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Bridges in poor conditions; 11 awaiting budget for repairs
- 06-11-2024
- Roodepoort Record
The Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) highlights bridges in Region C that are classified in "very poor" conditions.
A staggering 79% of the City of Johannesburg bridges are categorised in “poor” or “very poor&rdq...
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Bridging the gap: Coedmore Bridge acquires new subcontractors
- 06-11-2024
- Southlands Sun
Coedmore Bridge is starting to take shape as new subcontractors have come on board and are currently working onsite.
CONSTRUCTION of the new Coedmore Bridge in Yellowwood Park is underway, with work on the R48 million project having rece...
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Gugulethu protesters demand update on new hospital
- 06-11-2024
- Ground Up
While most residents agree they desperately need a new hospital, some don’t want to lose a popular sports field
- Gugulethu residents took to the streets last week to demand answers from the Western Cape health depart... Read More
Roads Agency Limpopo probes irregular expenditure
- 06-11-2024
- The Citizen
The Roads Agency Limpopo has over R8 billion in irregular expenditure, prompting calls for urgent action from officials.
The Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) has incurred irregular expenditure of more than R8 billion, with the DA calling on ME...
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N4 dual carriageway construction moves ahead with safety and precision
- 05-11-2024
- Platinum Weekly
Rustenburg – “The 43-month dual carriageway construction along the N4 between Buffelspoort and Dr. Moroka interchange is on track, with essential blasting activities expected to conclude by the end of October 2024,” said Charmain...
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SIU wins appeal to have R92m Eastern Cape road fleet contract nullified
- 05-11-2024
- Daily Maverick
The Special Investigating Unit has won its appeal to cancel the Amahlathi Local Municipality’s R92m contract for the hire purchase of road construction equipment, concluding a decade of drama surrounding the agreement.
In 2013, the...
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New contractor to finish road after project was 'abandoned'
- 05-11-2024
- Zoutnet
Residents of Mavhunga and the surrounding areas are demanding accountability after the contractor in charge of rehabilitating a 3.7-kilometre stretch of the D3669 road, leading from Mavhunga to Phadzima, allegedly abandoned the project.
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Construction starts at the site of R380 Thavhani Retail Park
- 05-11-2024
- Zoutnet
A sod-turning ceremony marking the start of construction of the Thavhani Retail Park was held on Wednesday, 23 October. The new complex is located in the Thavhani City Precinct, near Builders Market in Muledane, just outside Thohoyandou.
Princess Mkabayi Mall in KZN opens its doors to shoppers
- 04-11-2024
- Bizcommunity.com
After 15 months of construction, the eagerly anticipated Princess Mkabayi Mall in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, has opened its doors. On 31 October 2024, the community of Vryheid and surrounding areas in KwaZulu-Natal were welcomed to shop, soci...
Gugulethu protesters demand update on new hospital
- 04-11-2024
- Ground Up
* Gugulethu residents took to the streets last week to demand answers from the Western Cape health department about a new hospital planned for the area.
* In December the City of Cape Town agreed to transfer the ownership of a sports field ...