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The phased programme responds to failures, leaks and pressure instability across the city.

By Amber Ibrahim · 1 Apr 2026

The provincial allocation sits within a longer-term infrastructure pipeline valued at R132 billion, according to the department.

By Clara Brigham · 24 Mar 2026

Reseal and fog-spray work was completed during the 2025/26 financial year.

By Phuti Sithole · 15 Mar 2026

The province’s medium-term pipeline links rehabilitation, greenfield work and future upgrades across a large rural road network.

Construction has started on the interprovincial route serving western parts of the Eastern Cape.

A notice can stop affected work while the responsible parties explain, correct or regularise the departure.

By Linda Jones · 5 Mar 2024

An inspection connects approved information to visible work at a defined stage; it is not a substitute for the builder's quality…

By Phuti Sithole · 12 Jan 2024

A useful notice explains limits, traffic changes, working hours and the difference between preparation and the final seal.

By Linda Jones · 10 Nov 2022

A total job figure can combine short tasks, long placements and repeated names without explaining lasting opportunity.

By Lesedi Nkosi · 20 Oct 2026

Two scanning electron microscopes replace ageing equipment at the university’s Gqeberha research centre.

By John Miller · 15 Oct 2026