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Copper pipe theft condemned in North Coast
- 21-02-2025
- Rising Sun Chatsworth
The modus operandi is that thieves often target properties under construction, vacant buildings, or homes that are temporarily unoccupied.
Cllr Rashina Singh from Minorities of South Africa (MOSA) says that copper, a valuable metal widel...
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Nearly five years and R38-million later, Mamelodi families still don’t have a clinic
- 21-02-2025
- Ground Up
A R61-million clinic in Mamelodi, Tshwane, started in 2020, is still not ready, though the municipality has spent R38-million on the project.
City of Tshwane spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said construction work on the Lusaka Clinic starte...
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DA criticises Tshwane government as R124m Lynnwood Road expansion project falls behind schedule
- 21-02-2025
- IOL
The DA in Tshwane has echoed its concerns regarding the delayed construction of the widening Lynnwood Road project, spanning from January Masilela Drive to Simon Vermooten Road.
The DA spokesperson on Roads and Transport in Tshwane, Katl...
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8 years later, Vosloorus RDP flats still unfinished, mayor demands answers
- 21-02-2025
- Kathorus Mail
Xhakaza slams delays, says failed contractors and budget issues have left 189 families in limbo.
Ekurhuleni Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza committed to resolving the delayed construction work at the Vosloorus Ext 9 RDP flats.
Xhak...
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Temporary road closures on N3 for the placement of steel beams for the new Rockdale bridge
- 20-02-2025
- Stop Over
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users of temporary road closures on the N3 between St James Avenue Interchange and the EB Cloete Interchange. The road closures are a result of the placement and installatio...
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Allen Street Upgrades: Newcastle Municipality Defends R6.7 Million Price Tag
- 20-02-2025
- New Castillian News
Municipality Defends R6.7 Million Road Repairs – Officials clarified that the project was funded by an infrastructure grant, with costs driven by necessary clay removal and material sourcing challenges.
Gugulethu housing project delayed by extortion rackets
- 20-02-2025
- Ground Up
Over 570 houses “on hold” in Cape Town
Extortion rackets and threats of violence are disrupting several housing projects in Cape Town.
The Western Cape government says it has been forced to put on hold 571 homes.
Winelands Airport: groundbreaking planned for end-2025
- 20-02-2025
- Travel News
The Cape Winelands Airport (CWA) is a few steps closer to reality with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process nearing completion and funding arrangements taking shape.
Deon Cloete, MD of CWA who previously held leadership role...
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KZN Department of Human Settlements receives R100 million for housing project
- 19-02-2025
- IOL
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements has received an additional R100 million from their national counterparts, owing to the department’s good performance.
The money will be poured into the Aloe Ridge Social Housing Pro...
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Budget 25/26: Cape Town calls for more affordable housing funding for cities
- 19-02-2025
- Polity
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City can accelerate thousands of planned affordable rental apartments in well-located areas if the National Budget for 2025/26 includes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA promise to improve state sub...
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