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R1 trillion infrastructure drive faces a skills and maintenance test
- 12-11-2026
- Pretoria News
SOUTH Africa is committing more than R1 trillion to public infrastructure over three years. Announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona), this investment represents a major national undertaking.
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R152bn infrastructure pipeline raises stakes for Western Cape construction skills
- 12-11-2026
- Bizcommunity.com
The Western Cape’s construction sector is experiencing significant growth, creating 57,341 jobs in 2025 and recording a nearly 34% increase in the value of completed buildings, despite a national contraction.
With an infrastructure...
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City commits R15m to address Germiston road problems
- 12-11-2026
- Germiston City News
The City anticipates that the work will be completed by the end of November
The City of Ekurhuleni has outlined plans to address persistent flooding, sinkholes, potholes and road safety concerns affecting motorists travelling into Germis...
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JRA terminates Mayibuye road contract as R15m project stalls
- 12-11-2026
- Midrand Reporter
Eight months after construction began, the R15m Mayibuye road upgrade remains at 25% completion, with the JRA preparing to appoint a replacement contractor.
Eight months after construction began, the Mayibuye gravel road rehabilitation a...
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SANRAL warns of 35-hour N3 closure between Cato Ridge and Hammarsdale
- 11-11-2026
- SA Trucker
Truck drivers and motorists travelling between Durban and Pietermaritzburg have been warned of a major disruption on the N3 in November, SANRAL warns of 35-hour N3 closure between Cato Ridge and Hammarsdale
Truck drivers and motorists tr...
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La’Mare breaks ground on 84 Hout Bay apartments
- 11-11-2026
- Bizcommunity.com
Construction has begun on La’Mare, an 84-apartment sectional-title development on Bayview Road in Hout Bay, as Merelava Property Developments seeks to address growing demand for well-priced homes in the coastal suburb.
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Residents spend R400,000 repairing more than 1,000 potholes on R330
- 11-11-2026
- NovaNews
Residents have spent about R400,000 repairing more than 1,000 potholes on the R330 between Humansdorp and Cape St Francis. They warn the road remains dangerous ahead of the December holiday season.
Community activist Trevor Wright has le...
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Centurion learners remain in mobile classrooms after sinkhole halts R42.6m upgrade
- 11-11-2026
- Pretoria Rekord
Underground instability forces geotechnical studies while safety fears freeze construction at Lyttelton Primary School.
Learners at Centurion’s Lyttelton Primary School will stay in temporary mobile classrooms while ground instabil...
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December roadworks set to affect five Cape Town suburbs
- 10-11-2026
- Cape Town Etc
Motorists travelling through parts of Blaauwberg, Bothasig, Panorama, Bellville and Parow should prepare for overnight roadworks as the City of Cape Town moves ahead with a resurfacing programme expected to run until mid-December.
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Temporary full road closures on N3 between Cato Ridge & Hammarsdale interchange to accommodate bridge demolition
- 10-11-2026
- Stop Over
Durban, 9 November 2026 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises motorists of a temporary full closure of the N3 (both directions) between Cato Ridge Interchange and Hammarsdale Interchange.
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