Engen is proud to announce the graduation of 21 newly qualified artisans who have successfully completed an intensive three-year apprenticeship programme aimed at tackling …
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Road ConstructionSpecial Areas
Progress made with road repairs after flood damage in the Northern Cape
by Johan JonckSignificant progress is being made on the repair of a section of Minor Road MR857 near Eksteenskuil in the Z. F Mgcawu District, which …
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EducationGeneral
Chemical engineering students urged to apply for the Master’s in Engineering Bursary Programme
by Johan JonckFinal-year BSc/BEng Chemical Engineering students and recent graduates have until 12 June 2026 to apply for the 2027-2028 Master’s in Engineering Bursary Programme, an …
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EducationGeneral
Building the next generation of municipal engineers is key to solving South Africa’s infrastructure crisis
by netstedDiscussions about South Africa’s infrastructure challenges usually focus on failing water systems, deteriorating roads, unreliable electricity supply and mounting maintenance backlogs. Less often discussed …
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Case StudyGeneralLegal / Labour / Finance
Escalating infrastructure failures raise insurance and liability exposure
by Johan JonckResidents across South Africa face chronic infrastructure failures. Flooding, exposed sewer lines, collapsing riverbanks and stormwater mismanagement are increasingly common. When residents approach their …
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CrushEMSHeavy Equipment
A construction worker has sadly succumbed to his injuries after being run over by a tipper truck in Silverlakes, PTA
by netstedJust before 14:00, the Volunteer Emergency Medical Response Unit received a call for a serious case where a side tipper truck drove over a …
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ConferencesTraining
Stellantis Pro One lays the groundwork for construction mobility at Big 5 Construct 2026
by Johan JonckStellantis South Africa will showcase their commercial vehicles offering at the leading construction & infrastructure industry forum, Big 5 Construct South Africa. The global …
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EducationEmploymentGeneralTraining
Artisans empowered through the award-winning Phakamile Mabija Apprenticeship Programme
by Johan JonckThe Department of Roads and Public Works is proud to welcome 30 young apprentices to the award-winning Phakamile Mabija Apprenticeship Programme, a transformative initiative …

