Building & Construction News

Residents call for review of traffic plans for proposed Tokai High School

• 28-09-2026
• Weekend Argus

Bergvliet residents have paid for their own technical review of the traffic assessment for the proposed Tokai High School, raising fresh questions about whether surrounding roads can cope with more than 1,100 learners travelling to and from the sc...

N3 conditions pose hurdles for truck platooning

• 28-09-2026
• Freight News

Infrastructure, operational and regulatory hurdles will need to be addressed before truck platooning can be introduced on major South African freight corridors, according to industry and technical experts.

The technology involves electro...

Grid and construction problems delay 427MW of new power in South Africa

• 28-09-2026
• My Broadband

Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said that roughly 427MW of new power-generating capacity set to connect to the national grid was delayed in the 2025/26 financial year.

Responding to Parliamentary questions from MK M...

Progress with Mimosa, Container Park and Dome Impact Crater Center projects discussed at Business Breakfast

• 28-09-2026
• The Citizen

Various speakers contributed to an insightful programme

The Ngwathe Spring Experience brought businesses together with the Ngwathe Business Breakfast, hosted by the Edgar Legoale Foundation at Woodlands, and attended by the Free State ME...

Jakes Gerwel Road fully reopens after extensive rehabilitation

• 25-09-2026
• NovaNews

Motorists once again have full access to all lanes on one of Cape Town’s busiest routes after the City completed an extensive rehabilitation of Jakes Gerwel Drive, despite challenges and delays experienced along the way.

The City o...

Breaking New Ground housing units built in Napier

• 25-09-2026
• NovaNews

Construction of 147 homes in Napier is expected to begin next month following Western Cape Infrastructure Minister Tertuis Simmers’ approval of a R32,8 million housing development.

Simmers announced the official sod-turning of the ...

Fourways Gardens Estate road repairs near completion in Ward 94

• 25-09-2026
• Fourways Review

Work on Chorisia Lane enters its final stages, with paving set to begin following delays caused by pipe leaks and water bursts.

Work on Chorisia Lane in Fourways Gardens Estate is progressing, with paving expected to be completed within ...

Diepsloot school needs roofing materials to complete new ECD building

• 25-09-2026
• Fourways Review

Ark Academy in Extension 5 reaches a major construction milestone using ecobricks, but urgently seeks help to finish its new learning space safely.

Construction of Ark Academy’s new permanent learning centre in Diepsloot Ext 5 is 9...

Parliament reveals R1.48bn in CoCT projects hit by construction mafia

• 23-09-2026
• Cape Town Etc

12 construction and infrastructure projects in the City of Cape Town were affected by extortion over the past five financial years, while 16 were affected by intimidation and a further 14 were recorded under construction-mafia activity, Cape {town...

No planne for new Kraaifontein cop shop

• 23-09-2026
• Daily Voice

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says there are no plans for the construction of a new police station in Kraaifontein or surrounding areas within the coming decade.

Responding to parliamentary questions, Cachalia said Kraaifontein w...