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August 23
South Africa: Minister Calls for Urgent Meeting to Tackle Construction Mafia Challenge
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, and KwaZulu-Natal Public Works and Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer, have announced plans for an urgent meeting to develop… Read more »
August 12
South Africa: Emergency Spillway Under Construction to Avoid Further Riverlands Disaster
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has given the City of Cape Town permission to construct an emergency spillway on the fourth and remaining farm dam reported to be on… Read more »
May 16
South Africa: Government Commits to Support Families of Collapsed George Building
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the families of the deceased and injured workers who were trapped inside the collapsed building in George, that government will do everything… Read more »
May 15
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Visit George Building Disaster Site
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit the site of the collapsed George building in the Western Cape on Thursday. Read more »
May 14
South Africa: George Building Collapse - Death Toll Reaches 32, While 20 Still Unaccounted
Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing into the second week after the collapse of the George building, with the death toll standing at 32, as at 9am on Tuesday. Read more »
May 13
South Africa: Public Works Minister to Visit George Building Disaster Site
Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Minister, Sihle Zikalala, will today lead a delegation comprising built environment professionals and experts to the George building… Read more »
May 12
South Africa: George Building Collapse - 16 Dead, 36 Still Not Found
As rescue and recovery efforts continue into the sixth day at the site of the collapsed building at Victoria Street in George, the number of deaths has risen to 16. Read more »
May 08
South Africa: Emergency Personnel 'True Heroes' As 36 Pulled From Building Site
The number of people retrieved from the collapsed five-storey building in George has risen to 36 as of Wednesday morning. Read more »
South Africa: George Tragedy - Call for Organisations to Prioritise Safety in Workplaces
Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi, says the collapse of the building which was under construction in George is a sobering reminder of the critical importance of… Read more »
December 19, 2023
South Africa: Anti-Corruption Forum Welcomes SAPS Progress Against Construction Mafia
The Infrastructure Built Anti-Corruption Forum (IBACF) has welcomed the progress made by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other law enforcement agencies on the progress… Read more »
October 26, 2023
South Africa: Minister to Unveil Construction of 100 New Rural Bridges in Six Provinces
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Sihle Zikalala, will visit Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape on Friday to give progress on and unveil the massive construction of rural… Read more »
August 07, 2023
South Africa: Methane Gas Identified as Cause of Joburg CBD Explosion
An investigation has found that methane gas was the cause of the deadly Lillian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Bree Street) explosion that rocked the Johannesburg city centre last… Read more »
July 27, 2023
South Africa: New Soshanguve Magistrate Court to Be Completed On Time
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts on Wednesday said she is confident that the new Soshanguve Magistrate court, currently under construction, will be… Read more »
July 17, 2023
South Africa: Mchunu Commends Progress in Masodi Water Project
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has commended the progress made on the construction of Masodi Waste Water Treatment Works in Mokopane, Limpopo. Read more »
South Africa: Phaahla to Officiate Sod-Turning for New Hospital in Limpopo
Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, together with Acting Limpopo Premier, Seaparo Sekoati, will on Tuesday, 18 July 2023, preside over the sod-turning ceremony for the first… Read more »
June 11, 2023
South Africa: Zikalala Warns Construction Companies Against Non-Delivery
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has warned construction companies and developers , who abandon construction sites after doing shoddy workmanship in public… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Southern Africa: South African President Turns Sod in Lesotho Water Project
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) as a project that has not only made history, but has brought hope to the citizens of both Lesotho… Read more »
May 11, 2023
South Africa: 1,500 Informal Settlements Targeted for Upgrading
The Department of Human Settlements has, in the medium-term, set a target of 1 500 informal settlements for upgrading, through an Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme (ISUP). Read more »
South Africa: Thousand Hectares of Land to Be Released for Housing Development
Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says the process of releasing land will continue in this financial year, with a further 1 500 hectares of publicly and privately owned… Read more »
May 08, 2023
South Africa: Condolences for Msikaba Bridge Construction Worker
Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga has expressed her devastation at the death of a worker in an accident at the Msikaba Bridge in Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape on Friday. Read more »
March 07, 2023
South Africa: Fire Damaged Buildings Handed Back to Parliament for Reconstruction
Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, has described the reconstruction of Parliament as a unique historical opportunity for reimagining and infusing deep heritage elements with… Read more »
February 16, 2023
South Africa: Government Will Continue to Provide Housing
Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi says despite challenges including the mounting backlog, government remains "unshaken" in its determination to provide decent housing… Read more »
February 05, 2023
South Africa: Blompark Project On Track
With 150 houses already delivered since the first sod-turning ceremony in September 2021, residents of Blompark in Gansbaai, Western Cape can look forward to an additional 100… Read more »
January 27, 2023
South Africa: Businesses Roped in to Help Build Rural Infrastructure
Kwazulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has encouraged businesses to collaborate with government in the rollout of infrastructure to rural and township communities. Read more »
December 13, 2022
South Africa: MEC Commits to Accelerated Delivery of Road Construction Projects
Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has vowed to intervene and fast track the completion of provincial road construction projects that have been… Read more »
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