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Xanthia water project 98% done

Despite the severe drought that has hit most parts of South Africa, Xanthia remains a success story as its water project nears 98% completion. Ensconced in the rolling hills of Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga, the impoverished village boasts a...

SA must stand together during drought

The Water Institute of Southern Africa (Wisa) has called on citizens to stop playing the blame game and work together when it comes to the country’s water crisis. Wisa chief executive Lester Goldman on Monday said discussions and frustrations...

Focusing on inner city potential

November marks World Town Planning month, which commemorates the ideals of community planning that bring professional planners and the general public together. The theme for 2015 is Housing Regeneration, and addresses the pertinent issue of urban...
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BEPs call for the removal of CETA CEO

Members of the Built Environment Professions (BEPs) have voiced their concerns about the alleged misappropriation of funds and issuing of fake certificates by the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA). It is alleged that this has...

Lighting the way

South Africa’s infrastructure is in the process of significant change and upgrades. All around the country, road and water works are ongoing as local and provincial governments undertake multiple projects to improve the quality of life for their...

Transnet “tugs” into a new market

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TPNA) on Thursday marked the completion of the building of its first tugboat in Durban. “The building of MVEZO and the eight other tugs in this project, demonstrates that this country has the expertise to...