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The Independent Development Trust has reportedly missed every deadline it has set itself to settle the nearly R19m (plus interest) owed to Lonerock Construction.

PwC tasked to investigate R880m hospital oxygen plant tender

  • 23-01-2025
  • Moneyweb

To determine ‘once and for all’ whether irregularities occurred and if further action should be taken against ‘complicit individuals’ – minister.

Accountancy firm PwC has been appointed by the Department of ...

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Construction of new buildings for the Rivoni School for Blind in Limpopo has been delayed yet again. The main contractor building the R168-million school has just gone into business rescue.

New school for blind learners delayed

  • 23-01-2025
  • Ground Up

  • The school is one of only six in Limpopo catering to visually impaired and blind learners
  • Learning and teaching activities at Rivoni School for the Blind in Njakanjaka village, Limpopo will have to conti...

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 Workers fixing potholes in Raslouw.

Metro commits to fixing potholes in Centurion

  • 23-01-2025
  • Pretoria Rekord

Residents in Centurion are frustrated over the slow response to requests to repair potholes in the area.

The Tshwane metro plans to fix pothole issues plaguing residents and motorists in the Centurion area soon.

Metro spokesper...

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JDA completes Elias Motsoaledi gravel road upgrade

  • 23-01-2025
  • Joburg.org.za

Safe and reliable surfaced roads, with stormwater infrastructure to improve mobility for vehicles and pedestrians, are now a reality for the residents of Region D, Soweto.​

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), a wholly owned area-b...

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Changes in traffic accommodation on the N3 between Cato Ridge and Umlaas Road

  • 22-01-2025
  • Rising Sun Chatsworth

This is required to complete the construction of the median barrier and the street lighting.

Construction on the new wider southbound carriageway of the N3 has been proceeding well and the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited ...

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eThekwini Municipality is to invests millions to upgrade the infrastructure in the city

Refurbishment on cards for Mansel Road Market

  • 22-01-2025
  • Durban Local

Urban decay in eThekwini has set in with migration for economic opportunities, property abandonment, poor service delivery and crime being among the reasons for it.

These conditions were exacerbated, in part, by the catastrophic floods i...

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Rizana Karrim and her husband, Ridwaan, look at the three storey building where an application has been made for it to be used as a mosque.

Residents oppose mosque construction in Puntans Hill

  • 22-01-2025
  • IOL

FOR more than two years, Imeson Road residents, in Puntans Hill, have been up-in-arms over the construction of a “building”, which they claim is in contravention of the city’s by-laws and regulations.

In addition, the r...

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AET back in the spotlight as foundational skills gaps grow

  • 22-01-2025
  • The Content Engine

As foundational skills gaps continue to grow, adult education and training (AET) has never been more relevant. Individuals who have completed AET level 4 and hold a General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) have been primed to learn the sk...

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Masilonyana Municipal Manager Denies Allegations of Demolishing Heritage Site Without Approval

Masilonyana Municipal Manager Denies Allegations of Demolishing Heritage Site Without Approval

  • 21-01-2025
  • Central News

The Municipal Manager of Masilonyana Local Municipality, Mojalefa Matlole, has denied allegations of demolishing parts of a heritage building in Theunissen without proper approval. The accusations have sparked a heated debate within the municipali...

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The Delayed Plan For City Of Cape Town’s Table View Beachfront Upgrade

  • 21-01-2025
  • 2 Oceans Vibe News

The City of Cape Town’s plans to upgrade the Table View Beachfront have hit some snags this year, leaving the project behind schedule—and residents feeling the frustration.

The City of Cape Town’s plans to upgrade the T...

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