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Source: Own Haven Housing Association. Conradie Park in Pinelands is being built on land previously owned by the Western Cape Government. It will create 3,500 homes, of which 1,715 will be state-subsidised affordable housing. More than 1,250 units have already been completed.

Affordable housing without state subsidies – City of Cape Town says it will workDaniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch

Source: Supplied. Tlhabeli Christopher (TC) Ralebitso, the all-new CEO: Africa at Zutari.

Presenting Zutari's new seasoned executive set to spearhead African ventures

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Proven performance drives investor demand in Pietermaritzburg’s Hesketh Estate

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Explainer: affordable housing in Cape Town

Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch 1 day

CETA rejects Sunday Times misleading report on the purchase of its building

CETA rejects Sunday Times misleading report on the purchase of its building

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EXCLUSIVE: Nedbank's Vision 2100 – Armageddon or beacon of hope? The power’s in our hands

Khensani Nobanda 2 days

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New Lion Pride Shopping Centre anchors rapid growth in North-West Johannesburg

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Insurance strategies to navigate construction challenges

Yatinne Ramdin, Tyrelle Correa, and Koketso Shabalala 2 days

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Ramaphosa: South Africa signals recovery and investment drive

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Extortionists “hell-bent” on derailing MyCiTi bus project, says City of Cape Town

Sandiso Phaliso 4 Jul 2025

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From desks to homes: how residential conversions are tackling office oversupply

John Loos 3 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. Adv. Hendrik Terblanche, Managing Director of Legricon Legal Risk and Compliance Consultants.

The battle of clarity: Construction safety regulations fall short, say industry experts

3 Jul 2025

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Experience Blouberg's transformation with the new Sand & Sea venue

Katja Hamilton 2 Jul 2025

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$474.6m funding for SA's energy and infrastructure overhaul

2 Jul 2025

Sechaba Mchunu, Advocate at the Johannesburg Society of Advocates and member of the Maisels Group of Advocates.

On-demand guarantees: What the SCA's landmark decision means for guarantors, contractors

Sechaba Mchunu 1 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. Amy Symington, Junior Green Building Consultant at Solid Green Consulting.

#YouthMonth: Meet the young architect shaping a sustainable future in South Africa

Katja Hamilton 30 Jun 2025

Source: Growthpoint Properties. Longkloof Studios is a green-certified commercial office space in Cape Town, having achieved a 4-Star Green Star Existing Building Performance rating.

How green building certification boosts real estate profits

30 Jun 2025

Engineering and construction industries in KZN look to Kite 2025 for innovation and resilience

Engineering and construction industries in KZN look to Kite 2025 for innovation and resilience

KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition 2025 30 Jun 2025

#YouthMonth: Keneilwe Tekane on breaking barriers in South Africa’s rail sector

#YouthMonth: Keneilwe Tekane on breaking barriers in South Africa’s rail sector

Robin Fredericks 30 Jun 2025

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G20 countries could produce enough renewable energy for the whole world – what needs to happen

Sven Teske and Saori Miyake 30 Jun 2025

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CSIR to coordinate phase one of WC green hydrogen master plan

30 Jun 2025

Source: Holland & Associates (fair use). The Namaquasfontein Skool Dam was illegally enlarged in 2017.

Illegal enlargement of West Coast farm dam condoned

John Yeld 27 Jun 2025

TNPA invites bids for new liquid bulk terminal at Port of Ngqura

TNPA invites bids for new liquid bulk terminal at Port of Ngqura

27 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. Paul Vos, Regional Managing Director: Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa.

Crisis mode: SA's new strategies for supply-chain disruptions

26 Jun 2025

Minister Barbara Creecy outlines SA’s rail, logistics and transport recovery plan

Minister Barbara Creecy outlines SA’s rail, logistics and transport recovery plan

Robin Fredericks 26 Jun 2025

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Tragedy strikes Durban construction site: One dead, four injured in structural collapse

25 Jun 2025

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South Africa unlocks $1.5bn World Bank loan to tackle infrastructure bottlenecks and attract private investment

25 Jun 2025

Kruger Street bridge reopens early as N4 upgrade hits key milestone

Kruger Street bridge reopens early as N4 upgrade hits key milestone

25 Jun 2025

The CEO of T-Connect Lesotho, Phelane Phomane, at the launch of Starlink. Image: Sechaba Mokhethi / GroundUp

Starlink launches amid job losses in Lesotho

Sechaba Mokhethi 25 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. After years of back-and-forth, the City of Cape Town has approved 150 Buiten.

Landmark decision in Cape Town as 150 Buitengracht project approved

24 Jun 2025

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African Mining Week: Role of infrastructure to unlock mining potential

25 Apr 2025

Source: © Mining Zambia Magazine On 18 February 2025, a catastrophic tailings dam collapsed at the Sino-Metals Chambishi Mine, in Zambia, flooding the surruonding area and Mwambashi River with 50 million litres of acidic effluent

Earth Day spotlights importance of environmental management of tailing dams

Alastair Bovim 22 Apr 2025

Lesotho grants operating licence to Musk's Starlink

Lesotho grants operating licence to Musk's Starlink

15 Apr 2025

Source: © Genesis Water Tech The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa

First close of Airnergize Capital at R2.4bn in support of sustainable infrastructure for Africa

14 Apr 2025

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