Category: Uncategorized

The recent approval of the Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone (FTSEZ) marks an important milestone for industrial development in Limpopo and has the potential to stimulate significant construction activity over the medium to long term. Located within South Africa’s platinum and chrome-rich Bushveld Complex, the SEZ has already attracted interest from nine committed investors and a…

Read More >>

7000 water leaks, housing pressure and Green Energy Investments dominate this week in Construction South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector remained under significant pressure during the week of 22–27 May 2026, as growing infrastructure failures, housing delivery backlogs and municipal financial distress continued to dominate headlines. Reports highlighting more than 7 000 water leaks in…

Read More >>

The latest Preferred Supplier Survey (PSS) for April 2026 reflects a construction market that remains subdued, with many contractors reporting limited activity despite ongoing tender submissions. The survey covered 202 projects valued at approximately R6.4 billion, mainly awarded during September 2025, with civil projects accounting for roughly two-thirds of the sample. Contractor participation improved slightly…

Read More >>

Construction Sector hit by diesel costs as government accelerates infrastructure push South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector remained active during the week driven by renewed infrastructure investment commitments, major energy and property developments, and continued focus on public-private sector collaboration. Government reinforced its infrastructure-led growth strategy through new budget allocations, infrastructure reform commitments, and calls…

Read More >>

Private sector building plan approvals recorded a stronger monthly performance in March 2026, with total approved floor area increasing by 20.4% y/y to just under 1.0 million sqm. The improvement was driven largely by stronger residential activity in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, with housing approvals rising by 32.8% y/y nationally. Retail approvals also showed…

Read More >>

South Africa’s official cement price indices are showing significantly stronger inflation than what many contractors and consumers are currently experiencing in the retail market. A comparison between Stats SA producer price data, consumer inflation data and current online hardware store pricing suggests that actual retail cement prices have remained relatively stable despite sharp increases reported…

Read More >>

Civil tender activity during April 2026 remained firmly driven by public sector infrastructure investment, with KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng emerging as the most active provinces. KwaZulu-Natal recorded a particularly strong pipeline of bulk water, stormwater and sanitation projects, including the major Lower Thukela Bulk Water Supply Scheme upgrade, while Gauteng’s activity was dominated by large-scale water…

Read More >>

Summary: South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector saw another eventful week, characterised by renewed investment activity in energy, logistics and mixed-use developments, alongside growing concerns around municipal instability, procurement failures and infrastructure deterioration. Major developments included new transmission and rail initiatives, large private-sector backed projects, stronger infrastructure funding commitments, and continued momentum in renewable energy…

Read More >>

South Africa’s mining and construction materials sectors showed further signs of stabilisation during the first quarter of 2026, with building materials production recording its third consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth. Mining production and cement-related mineral sales also improved compared to early 2025, pointing to somewhat firmer activity across parts of the infrastructure, mining-related and industrial…

Read More >>

South Africa’s construction labour force remained above long-term averages in Q1 2026 despite a weaker start to the year, highlighting the increasingly uneven nature of the sector’s recovery. While overall employment declined from the previous quarter, labour force levels remained higher year-on-year, with provinces such as Gauteng and the Western Cape continuing to outperform broader…

Read More >>