South Africa: Simelane Commits to Implement Recommendations Into George Building Collapse

Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, has undertaken to implement all recommendations contained in the final report of the National Home Builders Registration Council… Read more »

South Africa: Deadline for 31 State-Owned Property Proposals Extended

The deadline for requests for proposals for 31 Department of Public Works and Infrastructure-owned properties has been extended to 30 April 2025. Read more »

South Africa: Government Moves to Reclaim Hijacked Buildings

Government is working with provinces and metros to reclaim buildings that have been hijacked in the city centres and repurpose them for public use. Read more »

South Africa: Construction to Repair N1 Sinkhole in Centurion Completed

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that construction to repair the sinkhole on the N1 near the Flying Saucer Interchange in Centurion,… Read more »

South Africa: Tears of Joy As Flood-Damaged Kariega Bridge Reopened

Kariega residents could not hold back tears of joy when Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe, unveiled the newly refurbished Cuyler Bridge, which was damaged… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Commends Welisizwe Bridges Construction in Mpumalanga

President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the cooperation between the government departments that ensured the successful completion of Welisizwe Bridges in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga. Read more »

South Africa: Contractor Appointed to Repair Equipment and Provide Clean Linen At Bara

The Gauteng Department of Health has appointed a service provider to repair the laundry equipment at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto, Johannesburg. Read more »

South Africa: No Room for Construction Mafia

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has called on the police to take stronger action to arrest those found guilty of disrupting infrastructure projects. Read more »

South Africa: Government, Stakeholders Sign Declaration to Work Together Against 'Construction Mafia'

The signing of the Durban Declaration between the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and stakeholders involved in the fight against "construction mafias", has been… Read more »

South Africa: Construction Mafia Disrupts Projects Worth R63bn

Since 2019, construction site disruptions by criminal syndicates have disrupted over 180 projects worth R63 billion, using tactics such as extortion, intimidation, violence and… Read more »

South Africa: Macpherson to Hand Over Three Bridges in KZN

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson will today hand over three Welisizwe rural bridges in Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal, to benefit local communities. Read more »

South Africa: Zikalala Calls for the Participation of Women in the Built Industry

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has called for more work to be done to ensure the participation of women in the built industry including the use of… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »