https://www.bizcommunity.com/Construction South Africa Construction & Engineering news 15 Construction & Engineering news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Construction en-us Sat, 09 May 2026 09:42:38 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kouga-dam-withstands-flood-pressure-amid-rising-water-levels-170996a The Department of Water and Sanitation has moved to reassure communities that the Kouga Dam remains structurally safe and fully operational despite water levels exceeding 120% after heavy rainfall in the catchment area. 1-267948 Fri, 08 May 2026 15:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-r28bn-private-investment-that-unlocking-sas-struggling-rail-logistics-sector-514360a South Africa’s freight rail sector is set for renewed private-sector participation as African Rail Co. (ARC), a closely held UAE-based rail logistics company, plans to raise around $170m (approximately R2.8bn) to acquire locomotives and wagons for operations on key national and regional routes. 1-267926 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/two-years-on-pressure-mounts-for-justice-in-george-collapse-case-736582a Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has urged the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to act decisively following the completion of the South African Police Service investigation into the George building collapse. 1-267922 Fri, 08 May 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smart-city-ambitions-expose-critical-infrastructure-to-rising-cyber-threats-847623a Countries worldwide are accelerating investment in smart, green cities designed to drive economic growth, attract investment and showcase sustainability innovation. From Masdar City to Freiburg and Songdo, these digitally connected urban environments are reshaping how cities operate and consume resources. 1-267909 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rising-risks-drive-demand-for-high-performance-industrial-security-958154a As commercial and industrial environments evolve, so too do the risks associated with protecting high-value assets and maintaining uninterrupted operations. 1-267864 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beitbridge-fence-ruling-exposes-procurement-failures-069215a A landmark court outcome has reinforced the risks of weak procurement practices in public-infrastructure delivery, following the final dismissal of appeals linked to the controversial Beitbridge border fence project. 1-267827 Tue, 05 May 2026 17:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/is-a-data-centre-boom-pushing-cape-towns-grid-to-breaking-point-170246a A surge in large-scale data centre developments is set to reshape Cape Town’s infrastructure landscape, placing growing pressure on electricity supply, water resources and urban-planning systems. 1-267798 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/transnet-secures-r58bn-loan-to-support-freight-decarbonisation-625751a Transnet has secured a €300m (about R5.8bn) loan from Agence française de développement (AFD) to support efforts to decarbonise South Africa’s freight sector and improve operational efficiency. 1-267771 Mon, 04 May 2026 14:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ventersdorp-water-shortage-crisis-deepens-as-demand-outstrips-supply-281397a Deputy Water and Sanitation Minister Sello Seitlholo has welcomed progress in upgrading water and sanitation infrastructure in the JB Marks Local Municipality in the North West Province, while warning that serious risks persist. 1-267750 Mon, 04 May 2026 09:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dear-kap-sani2c-riders-partners-supporters-and-friends-958094a On behalf of everyone at KAP, it is a great pleasure to welcome you to this year’s KAP sani2c. We are proud to be part of a race that has grown into far more than a sporting event - it is a celebration of perseverance, partnership, community, and the incredible power of people working together toward a shared goal. 1-267714 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa