The old apartheid-style Orlando West Women’s Hostel in Soweto was demolished on Tuesday to make way for the second phase of the R150-million modern housing development catering for whole families. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Housing...
eThekwini Mayor, Councillor James Nxumalo recently announced that R4.7 million has been set aside for electricity installation in 1500 households at eMhlabeni informal settlement in Ward 88 at uMlazi. Nxumalo met with community members on Monday...
Three people were killed and a fourth was badly injured in a pile-up that has forced the closure of the N3 near Montrose in the Free State on Wednesday. Netcare 911 spokesperson Chris Botha said medics had rushed to the crash scene after three...
Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba on Tuesday announced measures to improve movement between the Kingdom of Lesotho and South Africa. This, according to the department, followed bilateral negotiations between the Ministers of Home Affairs of the...
Access to trade, particularly in landlocked countries such as Malawi, Zimbabwe and Zambia will remain a logistical challenge in the foreseeable future for both South African and global businesses, due to the continent’s lack of infrastructure and...
A wrinkle-finish paint that adds natural texture to metal roof tiles, cladding and decorative surfaces is in demand by specifiers and architects across the country due to both its aesthetic appeal and durability under harsh African conditions....
Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements, Jacob Mamabolo, has warned that action will be taken against contractors who fail on their contractual obligations. “Once we get the facts about why the project was abandoned, we will get the contractor and the...
The Minister of Human Settlements, Lindiwe Sisulu has told small contractors and developers to stop selling Government housing tenders to big construction companies for quick money for short term luxuries. “Government wants to develop you from...
The people of Kraaipan, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema district municipality, in the North West share one tap among 10 000 people, according to DA MP Leon Basson. This emerged after the DA conducted oversight of the living conditions of the people of...
