https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/604.html South Africa news 15 Infrastructure & Utilities news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/604.html en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:51:42 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/52-firms-blacklisted-in-sa-procurement-crackdown-736092a The South African government has intensified efforts to improve public-sector accountability, with 52 companies now formally restricted from doing business with the state. The move signals a significant shift in procurement enforcement within the country’s infrastructure and finance ecosystem. 1-267032 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lead-architect-appointed-for-multi-billion-rand-cape-winelands-airport-development-955764a The appointment of a lead architect for the proposed Cape Winelands Airport marks a significant step forward for one of the Western Cape’s most ambitious private infrastructure developments. 1-266954 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bakwena-ramps-up-n1-and-n4-safety-as-easter-travel-volumes-rise-844603a Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire is increasing safety and operational measures along the N1 and N4 corridors as Easter travel volumes begin to rise across Gauteng, Limpopo and North West. 1-266939 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smart-meters-change-the-game-for-210000-eskom-users-177916a Eskom’s efforts to eliminate load reduction are gathering pace, with more than 210,000 customers no longer affected during peak periods. The power utility implements load reduction to protect infrastructure from overloading and destruction caused by illegal connections. 1-266918 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/investors-eye-northern-cape-as-south-africa-next-industrial-hub-177956a The Northern Cape is emerging as a key contender in South Africa’s push for economic growth, with significant untapped potential in its mining sector. 1-266908 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/auditor-general-warns-of-increasing-infrastructure-project-delays-dealing-a-blow-to-ramaphosas-reform-plans-177366a The Auditor-General’s (AG’s) latest report on government departments and state-owned enterprises reveals that ongoing delays and systemic failures in delivering and maintaining public infrastructure remain the Achilles’ heel of service delivery in South Africa. 1-266888 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-towns-historic-strandfontein-pavilion-set-for-a-r300m-revitalisation-511700a The City of Cape Town has officially launched a R300m redevelopment of the iconic Strandfontein Pavilion, marking a significant step in the revitalisation of one of the metro’s most historically meaningful coastal destinations. 1-266886 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shoprite-centurion-distribution-center-achieves-zero-waste-certification-066205a Shoprite’s Centurion Distribution Centre – the largest DC in its network, which spans over 173,500m2 – has achieved a Level 2 Zero Waste to Landfill certification from the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), marking a significant milestone for sustainable retail logistics in South Africa. 1-266817 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r198m-school-for-the-blind-incomplete-and-left-to-ruin-177356a Multiple deadlines have been missed. 1-266808 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-cape-town-is-spending-on-homes-roads-and-the-n2-wall-177246a Our chart this week looks at how the hotly debated N2 Edge wall project stacks up against some of the City of Cape Town’s other planned infrastructure projects over the next three years. 1-266798 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infrastructure & Utilities South Africa