A boom in deep seaport construction across different parts of Africa is not sufficient and will not, on its own, drive the continent’s economic …
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Road ConstructionSpecial Areas
Contractors work to repair a sinkhole at the intersection of Burman Road and Ries Street in Deal Party, Gqeberha
by Johan JonckWhat started as a road defect has now been fully exposed, revealing the massive extent of the sinkhole at the intersection of Burman Road …
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British power developer Gridworks recently signed two landmark agreements with the Government of Uganda to begin construction on the Amari Project, widely regarded as …
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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 …

