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24 Jun 2026

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Growthpoint launches R135m Phase 2 of its 7 Chain Avenue logistics redevelopment in Cape Town

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15 Apr 2026

Construction contracts in uncertain times: The role of force majeure and escalation clauses

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6 Mar 2026

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Ballito development pioneers new ApartHotel investment model

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Gauteng’s R553 upgrade nears completion as roadworks enter final phase

10 Jul 2026

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This zinc coating could extend Africa’s mining and marine steel assets for decades

9 Jul 2026

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After 28 years, Interroll says local expertise still wins in South Africa

9 Jul 2026

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Johannesburg, other municipalities face funding freeze over high spending

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AI data-centre surge sparks fear of Africa construction-labour shortfall

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Source: Supplied. King David Mowbray Golf Club faces an uncertain future under Cape Town's proposed high-density redevelopment plans.

Pinelands residents get more time to fight controversial 6,700-home plan

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Golden Acre redevelopment brings homes, shops and workspaces to Cape Town CBD

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eThekwini extends EPWP contracts, approves Sister City partnerships

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Source: Pexels/Illustrative image. Chief executive officer of SOEW, Andre Smith has raised concerns over the suspension of measures aimed at restricting substandard electrical cable imports.

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New safety plan targets construction collapses in South Africa

2 Jul 2026

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Johannesburg has taken a big new loan to help fix its electricity problems, but the results will take time

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Massive boost for Cape Town CBD — developers unveil R650m plan for Upper Long Street

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Digital twins: the key to faster, smarter infrastructure projects

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22 Jun 2026

Architects across Africa invited to shape UCT's Nelson Mandela legacy project

22 Jun 2026

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19 Jun 2026

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