There is an urgent need for a proactive and resilient approach to infrastructure maintenance in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), particularly in light of recurring floods that have exposed significant vulnerabilities in the region’s roads, bridges, and water...
The continuous rain throughout South Africa has boosted the country’s water levels, usually a good situation. However, over capacity dams pose flooding risks and the Vaal River system level is currently at 112% necessitating a controlled...
It is understandably popular public opinion that the construction mafia is associated with the traditional sector of construction and the built environment. However, its influence is a highly negative phenomenon stretching far beyond the...
According to Statistics SA, South Africa’s annual headline consumer inflation rate reached 3.0% in December 2024, an increase from 2.9% in November. While a modest uptick, it is below the Bloomberg market consensus of 3.2% and a significant drop...
