South Africa: Doornkop Building Collapse to Be Investigated

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has requested an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse of a building in Doornkop,… Read more »

South Africa: Macpherson Welcomes Growth in the Construction Sector

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the latest third-quarter economic data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which shows the first signs of… Read more »

South Africa: Jagersfontein Tailings Dam Owner 'Ignored Structural Instability Warning'

The technical investigation into the failure of the Jagersfontein Fine Tailings Storage Facility (FTSF), has found that the owner of the tailings dam, Jagersfontein Development… Read more »

South Africa: Zikalala Launches Programme to Build New Harbours in Small Coastal Towns

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala will today officially launch a landmark programme to build new small harbours in neglected coastal towns -- a key… Read more »

South Africa: Public Works Minister to Report On Underperforming Construction Projects

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson will this afternoon report back on the outcome of a special meeting convened with the Ministers and Members of the… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Macpherson Speaks On George Building Collapse

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has emphasised that the collapse of the George Building, which claimed the lives of 34 people, was preventable. Read more »

South Africa: Stapleton Road Bridge Temporarily Closed for Urgent Repairs

The eThekwini Municipality has announced temporary closure of Stapleton Road Bridge in Pinetown, west of Durban, to facilitate urgent and accelerated repair work. Read more »

South Africa: Public Works to Study Final George Building Collapse Report

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is set to study the final report into the deadly George building collapse that claimed the lives of 34 people. Read more »

South Africa: Simelane Calls for Strict Compliance With Building Industry Regulations

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has called upon the building industry to recommit to compliance with regulations governing South Africa's building industry. Read more »

South Africa: Report On George Building Collapse Expected By Month-End

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says a report on the collapse of the George building conducted by the Council for the Built Environment and its body, the… Read more »

South Africa: Minister to Mark One-Year Anniversary of George Building Collapse

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson will today participate in the commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the George building collapse which claimed the… Read more »

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 »