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R1.3tn for infrastructure: Can SA deliver?

  • 10-03-2025
  • The Citizen Online

Industry experts warn of challenges despite potential opportunities in South Africa’s infrastructure push.

The South African government’s pledge to invest R1.3 trillion in infrastructure projects over the next three years has...

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 The Crown interchange, M2 West to M1 North Bridge.

Joburg bridges collapsing yet no assessment in nearly nine years

  • 10-03-2025
  • Sowetan Live

Five crossings closed while 23 are at risk of being shut

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has not done an extensive assessment on the status of bridges across the city in nearly nine years.

The agency told Sowetan that the l...

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 The LCF demands immediate action.

Lekwa Community Forum takes on deteriorating roads

  • 10-03-2025
  • Ridge Times

The LCF urged Mayor Sifiso Mngemezulu and municipal manager Malose Lamola to prioritise maintaining infrastructure.

The Lekwa Community Forum (LCF) is concerned about the deteriorating roads in Lekwa. The party issued a statement saying ...

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The work on Maalgate bridge is on track.

Maalgate bridge upgrade due for completion in July

  • 10-03-2025
  • George Herald

The initial cost estimate of the project was R46,5m. If all goes according to plan, the total expenditure will come to roughly R60m.

GEORGE NEWS - The upgrading of Maalgate bridge on the R102 is on track and should be completed by mid-Ju...

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 Stapleton Road is congested with traffic as construction continues.

WATCH: Stapleton Road construction causes heavy traffic delays

  • 07-03-2025
  • Highway Mail

Motorists air their frustration as traffic intensifies on Stapleton road with the ongoing construction.

MOTORISTS are facing severe traffic congestion on Stapleton Road in Pinetown, which has once again become a bottleneck due to ongoing...

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George Roadworks

Progress with Go George roads and infrastructure upgrades

  • 07-03-2025
  • George Herald

Streets earmarked for rehabilitation were selected based on physical inspections to identify areas showing critical signs of deterioration.

GEORGE NEWS - The wide-spread upgrading of roads used by the GO GEORGE bus service has been ongoi...

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 Motorists are frustrated over the huge pothole.

Lynburn road potholes to be attended to – Metro

  • 07-03-2025
  • Pretoria Rekord

The metro said the recent heavy downpours have contributed significantly to the number of potholes across the city.

The Tshwane metro has vowed to attend to potholes on Lynburn Road and Homer Street, which have been plaguing motorists fo...

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 Brixton Social Cluster

Brixton Social Cluster update: Major roof installation completed

  • 07-03-2025
  • Joburg.org.za

​​​​The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has achieved a significant milestone in Phase Two of the Brixton Social Cluster construction with the successful completion of a major roof installation. This accomplishment paves the way for fina...

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Shirley Bosman stands next to the deteriorated road

Residents to petition JRA to rehabilitate road

  • 06-03-2025
  • Roodepoort Record

Residents of Cypress Road are pleading with JRA to intervene and restore the gravel road to a safe a drivable condition.

Anxious residents of Cypress Road prompted a petition to the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) to rehabilitate their r...

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eThekwini Municipality tackles water challenges; Durban beachfront set for facelift

  • 06-03-2025
  • Bizcommunity.com

The eThekwini Municipality will continue to work on various interventions to manage and reduce the increase in water demand that has resulted in the recurring disruption of water supply.

To manage the demand and to build storage, the mun...

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