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Legal pitfalls and risks of misunderstanding construction contracts with private investors

By Euan Massey 28 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. An architect’s impression of the apartment blocks that were to be called 75 Victoria that collapsed during construction.

George building collapse: Tribunal finds engineer who signed off plans guilty on five charges

25 Jul 2025

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

25 Jun 2025

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Ritz Hotel changes hands: Sea Point's modular marvel set for revival

Katja Hamilton 23 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. Valor Hospitality Partners announces two significant deals in West Africa, at an estimated value of R540m.

Valor Hospitality expands into West Africa with R540m in new hotel deals

20 Jun 2025

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Multi-billion Limpopo mega-project has ground to a halt

Andries van Zyl 19 Jun 2025

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OPEC Fund commits $1bn in new financing for developing nations

Duncan Miriri and Marc Jones 19 Jun 2025

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FIA gives Kyalami go-ahead to upgrade the circuit to F1 standards

18 Jun 2025

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There are more than 20,000 unfinished RDP houses in the Free State

Tladi Moloi 13 Jun 2025

Goodyear confirms closure of Kariega plant as Numsa vows to fight job losses

Goodyear confirms closure of Kariega plant as Numsa vows to fight job losses

9 Jun 2025

CETA welcomes CCMA ruling allowing disciplinary hearing to proceed

CETA welcomes CCMA ruling allowing disciplinary hearing to proceed

K and K Media 9 Jun 2025

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Africa Finance Corp to sign $320m deal with Italy to bolster Lobito funding

Duncan Miriri 6 Jun 2025

Has the Steel and Metal Fabrication Master Plan delivered or collapsed?

Has the Steel and Metal Fabrication Master Plan delivered or collapsed?

Elias Monage 6 Jun 2025

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South Africa's healthcare gets a boost as construction begins on new medical school

Katja Hamilton 5 Jun 2025

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South African builders brace for cost hikes due to US tariff impacts

5 Jun 2025

Source: Supplied. Muhammad Ali, managing director at WWISE.

How South Africa's construction mafia hijacked projects worth R63bn

29 May 2025

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Mayor gives green light to controversial Bo-Kaap hotel

Matthew Hirsch 28 May 2025

False Bay TVET College: Powering artisan careers locally and globally

False Bay TVET College: Powering artisan careers locally and globally

False Bay College 20 May 2025

The recent Bauma 2025 confirms the global shift toward electrification, smarter fleet management and digital integration (Image supplied)

Bauma 2025 shows global shift toward electrification

14 May 2025

Frigair 2025: Hervac sector a driving force in transformation to sustainable spaces

Frigair 2025: Hervac sector a driving force in transformation to sustainable spaces

FRIGAIR EXPO 2025 14 May 2025

Work has been suspended on the 38km tunnel between the Polihali and Katse dams. Photo: Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (fair use).

Lesotho Highlands Water Project contractor suspended for polluting rivers

Sechaba Mokhethi 13 May 2025

Tackling the challenges of safety professionals head on at A-OSH Expo 2025

Tackling the challenges of safety professionals head on at A-OSH Expo 2025

A-OSH EXPO 2025 12 May 2025

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Buffalo City wants to recover R16m in Covid housing funds

Johnnie Isaac and GroundUp staff 9 May 2025

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Five months without water in Komani

Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 30 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Gareth Robb, contracts director at GVK-Siya Zama.

Beyond bricks and mortar: How SA’s construction industry can prioritise going green

24 Apr 2025

Circular economy takes centre stage with new eco-friendly housing initiative in South Africa

Circular economy takes centre stage with new eco-friendly housing initiative in South Africa

23 Apr 2025

CETA chief executive Malusi Shezi dismisses corruption allegations as smear campaign

CETA chief executive Malusi Shezi dismisses corruption allegations as smear campaign

K and K Media 22 Apr 2025

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South Africa arrests 240 in construction mafia crackdown

15 Apr 2025

Source: Hotel Verde. Hotel Verde, Africa’s greenest hotel, exemplifies sustainable infrastructure and green job creation in South Africa’s tourism and construction sectors.

Green infrastructure and jobs: South Africa’s plan for a brighter economic future

Teboho Makhabane 11 Apr 2025

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R21m stadium in Limpopo left incomplete and abandoned

Thembi Siaga 3 Apr 2025

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Still no compensation for victims of George building collapse

Daniel Steyn 2 Apr 2025

Sub-Saharan startups invited to apply for Meta's $20,000 Llama Impact Grant

Sub-Saharan startups invited to apply for Meta's $20,000 Llama Impact Grant

2 Apr 2025

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