In recent years, the term “smart city” has become a buzzword attached to various developments across the country. But what does it really mean? Contrary to popular belief, a smart city is not defined by how much technology has been installed. It is...
It’s been over five years since commuters in the south of Johannesburg have seen Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) trains pass through their communities. Trains were first suspended during the covid lockdown when there was little to no...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is warning the public that My Own Dam also known as Senteeko Dam, located in the Die Kaap River catchment in Mpumalanga, is at risk of imminent failure. This dam is owned by Shamile Communal Property...
On 22 January 2026, Transnet SOC Ltd (“Transnet”) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI) and the Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center (APEC). The partnership, signed on the sidelines...
Government has established the South African National Parks (SANParks) Kruger Recovery Fund to expedite recovery and restoration efforts at the park following the damage that was caused by recent floods. According to the Minister of Forestry,...
South Africa’s construction industry enters 2026 in a constrained yet evolving position. While macroeconomic pressures persist, demand remains steady in residential estates, mixed-use developments, and refurbishment projects, particularly where...
The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA), invites media to attend the KwaZamokuhle G20 Clean Cooking Legacy Programme – Household Pack Distribution event, where 1000 clean cooking starter packs will be distributed to...
Lebowakgomo, a residential area and part of the Sekhukhune District Municipality in Limpopo Province, recently had four kilometres of gravel road upgraded to a tar surface, which included the laying of new stormwater pipes supplied by Rocla. The...
Heavy rains across Limpopo and Mpumalanga have pushed several dams to full or above capacity, causing localised flooding and safety alerts. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) confirms that all major dams remain structurally sound, but...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has received notification regarding a privately owned dam, located near Barberton in Mpumalanga under the City of Mbombela Local Municipality, which has been reported to be at risk of failure. The dam...
