The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has resumed construction on the R82 (Old Vereeniging Road) between De Deur and Walkerville in the Sedibeng District. The project, which had experienced delays due to underperformance by previous consultants, is now being fast-tracked with a new contractor on-site. Completion is expected by October 2026. Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport  MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says they realised that there is poor project management in infrastructure development in government. “I was in the legislature doing oversight on infrastructure for instance, and amongst others is after handover, which is something that has been happening, after handover to a

The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements (GDHuS) has blamed criminal activities for the staircase structure that partially collapsed at Montrose Mega City Development in Randfontein, west of Johannesburg. This unfortunate incident occurred on Monday and resulted in the death of one individual. According to the Montrose website, 8 000 units of social housing, bonded housing and RDP houses were expected to be built. A total of 839 units were expected by the end of the project, but it remains incomplete to date.Only staircase slabs collapsed, not the building Terry-Ann Van Eck, spokesperson for GDHuS MEC Tasneem Motara, said only concrete

Amid great anticipation, the 51 finalists for the 3rd edition of Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards have officially been revealed.  Celebrating excellence across the built environment, Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards honour the commitment, skill and vision that continue to shape cities and uplift communities, championing projects promote sustainable design and construction.Taking place on 20 June 2025, at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa, the awards will celebrate winners across 12 unique categories, including Architecture Firm of the Year, Contractor of the Year, Excellence in Leadership, Rising Star, Leading Woman of the Year, Residential Project of the Year, Commercial

A severe shortage of skilled labour is undermining construction across Africa, with South Africa among the hardest hit. In a 2024 report, the International Labour Organization (ILO) identified the skills gap as a major contributor to substandard construction work and escalating project costs.This shortage impacts the entire construction value chain—from design and build to maintenance. Contractors are increasingly forced to redo subpar work, driving up costs and delaying project completion. In South Africa, the problem is especially acute in the Western Cape, where rapid urban growth and semigration have increased the demand for housing and infrastructure. This has pushed up

n a significant policy shift, South Africa’s government has decided to withdraw its proposed increase in the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate, a decision that has sent ripples through the country’s political and economic landscape. For the construction industry, this development is more than just a fiscal policy change — it could have far-reaching implications for costs, project budgets, and the broader economic environment. This article delves into the reasons behind the VAT reversal, its immediate impact on the construction sector, and what it means for industry stakeholders in the months ahead. The VAT Hike: A Policy in Flux In late