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NMBM’s water supply set to increase

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has confirmed that it is going ahead with the Nooitgedacht Low Level Scheme Phase 2 Project which will see additional water added to the bay’s supply system. “There has been a lot of talk around national...
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Management shuffle at Transnet Group

Richard Vallihu is moving to Transnet National Ports Authority as Chief Executive while Thamsanqa Jiyane replaces him as Chief Executive of Transnet Engineering (TE). Jiyane also joins the Group Executive Committee. Both appointments are effective...
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Botswana interchange eases traffic

The Thapama circle in Botswana will be closed on Wednesday, 8 April as construction of the Francistown interchange, set to enhance traffic flow and ease congestion on the A1 Road during peak hours, commences. Officials in Botswana say more than 4...

CT to spend R180m on Strand sea wall project

A major project to protect Beach Road along the Strand beachfront from windblown sand and frequent flooding during high tides and storms is set to start in July this year. The R180 million refurbishment of the Strand sea wall forms part of the City...

More boreholes for Madibeng

All boreholes that are malfunctioning will be refurbished as a matter of urgency in order to restore the water supply to Letlhabile residents and adjacent townships in Madibeng Local Municipality. North West MEC for Local Government and Human...

Extreme makeover: Park edition

One of the oldest parks in Johannesburg has been given an “Xtreme Makeover.” Last week Johannesburg City Parks & Zoo Managing Director Bulumko Nelana, his executive team, 500 employees and volunteers toiled in the rain to breathe new life into...

Salga gives back to basics the thumbs up

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) concluded its three-day 2015 National Members Assembly (NMA) with a commitment to support the Back to Basics programme. This year’s NMA coincided with South Africa celebrating 15 years of...