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World’s third-biggest automaker to establish new factory in SA soon

World’s third-biggest automaker to establish new factory in SA soon

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Construction through coachingBert Weenink, ActionCOACH SA Business Coaching

Source: Wikipedia. Police minister, Bheki Cele is overseeing investigations of the George building collapse at the weekend.

George building collapse: 33 lives claimed, 19 remain trappedKatja Hamilton

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Source: CHRO. Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi.

George building collapse: 44 remain missingKatja Hamilton

Construction through coaching

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Source: Wikipedia. Police minister, Bheki Cele is overseeing investigations of the George building collapse at the weekend.

George building collapse: 33 lives claimed, 19 remain trapped

By Katja Hamilton 2 days

Transnet's Siyabonga Gama is confident the company will raise R100bn in private investment to improve the railways infrastructure in South Africa. Image:

Transnet needs R100bn from private sector

Linda Ensor 8 Aug 2014

Water management and cleaning up of river systems is one of the goals of the National Development Plan. Image:

Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'

8 Aug 2014

Curro's Chris van der Merwe says expects to build seven private schools a year and may own more than 80 schools by 2020

Faith restored to Curro's high growth

8 Aug 2014

North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo says that all damaged houses will be repair by government after the tremor on in the province. Image:

Government aid to Stilfontein victims of earth tremor

7 Aug 2014

As Human Settlements Deputy Minister handed over a house to Egnas Dyidi in Nyanga East, the pensioner started sobbing uncontrollably having been unable to leave her house for 10 years. Image: GCIS

Emotional hand-over of houses in Nyanga

7 Aug 2014

Matlosana Mall's effect 'to be felt far afield'

Matlosana Mall's effect 'to be felt far afield'

6 Aug 2014

Despite its best efforts to keep all details about the Winelands toll roads secret, Sanral was ordered to hand over some documents to the City of Cape and the Right2Know campaign. Image:

Some of Sanral's tolling 'secrets'

6 Aug 2014

GE's Jeff Immelt says the company will commit R20bn to building infrastructure, capacity and skills in Africa between now and 2018. Image: GE

General Electric pledges R20bn for Africa by 2018

5 Aug 2014

KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu says architects have a key role to play in the eradication of slums and the infrastructural development of the province. Image:

Mchunu asks architects for help with PGDP

5 Aug 2014

Jabu Mabuza, BUSA President said much needed to be done to improve relationships between employers and employees. Image:

Zuma asks USA not to alienate South Africa

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says that National Science Week boosts interest in science, innovation, engineering and technology. Image: GCIS

National Science Week underway

5 Aug 2014

President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

Africa must look for partnerships

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

SA women grow in construction

SA women grow in construction

More Matshediso 1 Aug 2014

Gauteng townships set for a facelift

Gauteng townships set for a facelift

More Matshediso 31 Jul 2014

Medupi plant to be ready in December

Medupi plant to be ready in December

30 Jul 2014

Abel Mnagadi says that thorough research coupled with detailed personal assessment should dictate where homebuyers look for properties. Image:

Pick neighbourhood before buying a house

Gaongalelwe Moatshe 28 Jul 2014

Phumudzo Maphaha, the Presiding Officer at the Commission of Inquiry into the collapse of the Tongaat Mall. Image:

Tongaat Mall plans not approved

25 Jul 2014

The liquidation of Lumen Technologies may mean that the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is able to call for new tenders of the R174-million Integrate Rapid Transport System for the city. Image:

Bus contract halted after company liquidated

25 Jul 2014

President Jacob Zuma says the New Development Bank brings with it tremendous development opportunities for Africa. He also called on Parliamentary members to conduct themselves with dignity and respect. Image: GCIS

Zuma responds to debate on Presidency's budget

25 Jul 2014

Discovery's existing offices are to be replaced by a new R2.6bn building in Sandton, believed to be the most expensive offices built anywhere in South Africa. Image:

Discovery builds most expensive offices in SA

Alistair Anderson 24 Jul 2014

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters makes a bizarre claim that media houses and other unnamed people executed cyber-attacks on Sanral, causing billing problems. Image: GCIS

Cyber-attacks caused e-toll billing problems claims Peters

Linda Ensor 24 Jul 2014

The collapse of the Tongaat Mall was not a result of bad design but only 6 reinforcing bars were used instead of 19 as specified and the concrete sections did not bond as they were poured at different times. Image:

Tongaat Mall's design was not flawed says engineer

22 Jul 2014

The DTI's Lionel October says that year-long negotiations have resulted in Samsung undertaking to open a manufacturing plant at Dube Tradeport in KwaZulu-Natal. Image: DTI

Samsung's first African factory goes up in Dube

Nick Hedley 22 Jul 2014

Operation Phakisa to move SA forward

Operation Phakisa to move SA forward

21 Jul 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on government and private sector companies to boost the maritime plans to provide services to the shipping industry. Image: GCIS

Maritime boost as development plan starts

21 Jul 2014

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Charlotte Mathews 21 Jul 2014

Construction of Langa Junction under way

Construction of Langa Junction under way

17 Jul 2014

Kobus Verster, Aveng's new Chief Executive Officer says the cash raised from its bond placement will be used to reduce debt and for corporate purposes. Image: Aveng

Aveng gets R2bn from its bond placement

Nick Hedley 17 Jul 2014

Neasa's Gerhard Papenfus says collective bargaining has led to rampant unionism in South Africa, which is unaffordable. Image: Neasa

Ford, Toyota halt production in wake of Numsa strike

Natasha Marrian 16 Jul 2014

Seifsa representative, Kaizer Nyatsumba says that the federation has exhausted all means it has of reaching a settlement with striking Numsa members. Image:

Seifsa says it has "exhausted" means to end strike

16 Jul 2014

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North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo says that all damaged houses will be repair by government after the tremor on in the province. Image:

Government aid to Stilfontein victims of earth tremor

7 Aug 2014

As Human Settlements Deputy Minister handed over a house to Egnas Dyidi in Nyanga East, the pensioner started sobbing uncontrollably having been unable to leave her house for 10 years. Image: GCIS

Emotional hand-over of houses in Nyanga

7 Aug 2014

Matlosana Mall's effect 'to be felt far afield'

Matlosana Mall's effect 'to be felt far afield'

6 Aug 2014

Despite its best efforts to keep all details about the Winelands toll roads secret, Sanral was ordered to hand over some documents to the City of Cape and the Right2Know campaign. Image:

Some of Sanral's tolling 'secrets'

6 Aug 2014

GE's Jeff Immelt says the company will commit R20bn to building infrastructure, capacity and skills in Africa between now and 2018. Image: GE

General Electric pledges R20bn for Africa by 2018

5 Aug 2014

KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu says architects have a key role to play in the eradication of slums and the infrastructural development of the province. Image:

Mchunu asks architects for help with PGDP

5 Aug 2014

Jabu Mabuza, BUSA President said much needed to be done to improve relationships between employers and employees. Image:

Zuma asks USA not to alienate South Africa

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says that National Science Week boosts interest in science, innovation, engineering and technology. Image: GCIS

National Science Week underway

5 Aug 2014

President Barack Obama has announced the establishment of the Washington Nelson Mandela Leadership Initiative which will allow young African leaders to study at some of the USA's top universities. Image: Wikipedia

Africa must look for partnerships

Chris Bathembu 5 Aug 2014

SA women grow in construction

SA women grow in construction

More Matshediso 1 Aug 2014

Gauteng townships set for a facelift

Gauteng townships set for a facelift

More Matshediso 31 Jul 2014

Medupi plant to be ready in December

Medupi plant to be ready in December

30 Jul 2014

Abel Mnagadi says that thorough research coupled with detailed personal assessment should dictate where homebuyers look for properties. Image:

Pick neighbourhood before buying a house

Gaongalelwe Moatshe 28 Jul 2014

Phumudzo Maphaha, the Presiding Officer at the Commission of Inquiry into the collapse of the Tongaat Mall. Image:

Tongaat Mall plans not approved

25 Jul 2014

The liquidation of Lumen Technologies may mean that the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is able to call for new tenders of the R174-million Integrate Rapid Transport System for the city. Image:

Bus contract halted after company liquidated

25 Jul 2014

President Jacob Zuma says the New Development Bank brings with it tremendous development opportunities for Africa. He also called on Parliamentary members to conduct themselves with dignity and respect. Image: GCIS

Zuma responds to debate on Presidency's budget

25 Jul 2014

Discovery's existing offices are to be replaced by a new R2.6bn building in Sandton, believed to be the most expensive offices built anywhere in South Africa. Image:

Discovery builds most expensive offices in SA

Alistair Anderson 24 Jul 2014

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters makes a bizarre claim that media houses and other unnamed people executed cyber-attacks on Sanral, causing billing problems. Image: GCIS

Cyber-attacks caused e-toll billing problems claims Peters

Linda Ensor 24 Jul 2014

The collapse of the Tongaat Mall was not a result of bad design but only 6 reinforcing bars were used instead of 19 as specified and the concrete sections did not bond as they were poured at different times. Image:

Tongaat Mall's design was not flawed says engineer

22 Jul 2014

The DTI's Lionel October says that year-long negotiations have resulted in Samsung undertaking to open a manufacturing plant at Dube Tradeport in KwaZulu-Natal. Image: DTI

Samsung's first African factory goes up in Dube

Nick Hedley 22 Jul 2014

Operation Phakisa to move SA forward

Operation Phakisa to move SA forward

21 Jul 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on government and private sector companies to boost the maritime plans to provide services to the shipping industry. Image: GCIS

Maritime boost as development plan starts

21 Jul 2014

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Renewable energy needs guarantees for investors

Charlotte Mathews 21 Jul 2014

Construction of Langa Junction under way

Construction of Langa Junction under way

17 Jul 2014

Kobus Verster, Aveng's new Chief Executive Officer says the cash raised from its bond placement will be used to reduce debt and for corporate purposes. Image: Aveng

Aveng gets R2bn from its bond placement

Nick Hedley 17 Jul 2014

Neasa's Gerhard Papenfus says collective bargaining has led to rampant unionism in South Africa, which is unaffordable. Image: Neasa

Ford, Toyota halt production in wake of Numsa strike

Natasha Marrian 16 Jul 2014

Seifsa representative, Kaizer Nyatsumba says that the federation has exhausted all means it has of reaching a settlement with striking Numsa members. Image:

Seifsa says it has "exhausted" means to end strike

16 Jul 2014

UIA2014 World Architecture Congress heads for Durban

UIA2014 World Architecture Congress heads for Durban

Tumbleweed Communications 15 Jul 2014

Kwikspace delivers first ever rental units in Namibia

Kwikspace delivers first ever rental units in Namibia

14 Jul 2014

Construction sector braced for more pain

Construction sector braced for more pain

Andries Mahlangu 11 Jul 2014

Autodesk University Extension (AUx) comes back to Jozi

Autodesk University Extension (AUx) comes back to Jozi

11 Jul 2014

Construction of Baywest N2 bridge completed

Construction of Baywest N2 bridge completed

9 Jul 2014

Schools going up in Bardale Village

Schools going up in Bardale Village

8 Jul 2014

'Timing is everything' in saving a business

'Timing is everything' in saving a business

7 Jul 2014

Infrastructure projects such as road repairs are being hamstrung by the slow progress of major government contracts for civil engineering work in South Africa. Image:

Aveng expects drop in earnings‚ in subdued sector

Nick Hedley 4 Jul 2014

Seifsa President Kaizer Nyatsumba says the last thing South Africa needs is another crippling strike. Image:

Numsa strike may cripple engineering firms

2 Jul 2014

Multi-purpose venue in pipeline for The Ridge

Multi-purpose venue in pipeline for The Ridge

30 Jun 2014

UN agency assists Mali to rebuild Timbuktu

UN agency assists Mali to rebuild Timbuktu

30 Jun 2014

Atlyn Maunde Street Developments, Atteridgeville
Source: Safari Investments

Safari expects portfolio to double in value

Nick Hedley 30 Jun 2014

The government's renewable energy policies have encouraged institutional investors to consider financing new infrastructure projects. Image:

Pension funds may finance public infrastructure

Carol Paton 27 Jun 2014

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