https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/494.html South Africa Construction news 15 Construction & Engineering news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/494.html en-us Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:32:35 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-town-northern-expansion-drives-r797m-n7-road-upgrade-295537a The R797m Van Schoorsdrift Road Safety Improvement Project on the N7, north of Cape Town, is nearing completion, with the upgraded route expected to open in March 2027. 1-273020 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tnpa-invests-r375m-to-upgrade-richards-bay-port-roads-639981a Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has commenced a R375m road rehabilitation programme at the Port of Richards Bay, targeting three key routes used to access major terminals and operational facilities. 1-273031 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lesotho-dam-authority-must-pay-m90m-in-long-overdue-compensation-962234a Communities in Lesotho have won a major victory in their longstanding battle for compensation for losses caused by the construction of dams for the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), which provides water to South Africa. 1-273004 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/private-capital-powers-cleaner-steel-as-coega-steels-unveils-r500m-expansion-525380a Fedgroup-funded renewable energy infrastructure is helping Coega Steels produce steel with reported carbon dioxide emissions of about 800kg per tonne, roughly 73% below the 3,000kg/t associated with conventional iron ore-based production. 1-272996 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-largest-hospital-to-receive-r20m-upgrade-for-its-mothers-lodge-181966a Ronald McDonald House Charities South Africa (RMHC) recently launched the expansion of the Mother’s Lodge at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. While the organisation is covering the upgrade costs, it still needs R3m. It is calling on corporate South Africa, foundations, communities, and individuals to help close the funding gap and complete the expansion. 1-272988 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/25-year-crackdown-13-construction-firms-removed-from-cidb-register-181956a Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has removed 13 construction companies from the cidb’s National Register of Contractors for misrepresenting their capabilities to secure higher registration grades. 1-272908 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/affordable-housing-at-scale-gbcsa-challenges-sustainability-assumptions-969124a The 19th Green Building Convention, hosted by the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA), opened on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, bringing together more than 800 built environment and sustainability leaders under the theme The Green Revolution: From ambition to action. 1-272894 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/western-cape-invests-r1165bn-in-flood-hit-franschhoek-pass-858073a The Western Cape Government is investing R1.165bn in the MR191 road-improvement project to repair flood-damaged sections of Franschhoek Pass, improve road safety and strengthen regional connectivity. 1-272879 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/va-waterfront-superyacht-marina-takes-shape-as-pontoons-arrive-969174a The first three pontoons for the V&A Waterfront’s R230m Quay 7 Superyacht Marina have arrived at their permanent location in Cape Town’s Victoria Basin, marking a shift from construction at the shipyard to installation at the waterfront. 1-272844 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r360m-springs-fresh-produce-market-solar-energy-project-takes-off-070285a The R360m solar project for the Springs Fresh Produce Market, a partnership between BluEnergy, its development partner IBS Crafts, and the City of Ekurhuleni, has broken ground. 1-272847 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Construction & Engineering South Africa