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Supported by Property Point, the 15 Black-owned SMEs presented their climate-resilient, socially inclusive solutions at the 2025 Green Building Convention in Cape Town. Image supplied.

ESG & Sustainability

How these 15 Black-owned SMEs highlight inclusive sustainability

4 hours

Cox Yeats recognised in the 17th edition of Best Lawyers in South Africa

Law Practice

Cox Yeats recognised in the 17th edition of Best Lawyers in South Africa

Issued by Cox Yeats 2 days

Source: GroundUp/Sechaba Mokhethi. A Qingjian Group Company plant in Qacha’s Nek during construction of the Makhaola Lerotholi Highway.

Construction & Engineering

Lesotho community left in ruins by highway project

Sechaba Mokhethi 3 days

South Africa’s top entrepreneurs and small businesses crowned at the 2025 South African Small Business Awards

SMEs

South Africa’s top entrepreneurs and small businesses crowned at the 2025 South African Small Business Awards

Issued by NSBC.Africa 3 days

Source: Supplied. GCIS. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Finance

South Africa sets bold 3% inflation target in transformative fiscal strategy

3 days

Some learners have given up hope that their promised new school will ever be built. Photos: Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik / GroundUp

Primary & Secondary Education

Promises, promises but still no school

Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik 3 days

Source: Supplied.

Materials & Equipment

Advanced technology transforms Barloworld’s rebuild operations

13 Nov 2025

Women walk past a Mozambique soldier inside a camp for the internally displaced in the town of Quitunda, Mozambique, 22 September 2021. Image credit: Reuters/Baz Ratner/File Photo

Coal, Oil & Gas

Locals angry over TotalEnergies' enclave model in Mozambique

Nellie Peyton 3 days

Image supplied.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Seshni Naidoo to engineer a new energy era at Engie South Africa

13 Nov 2025

Workers protested outside this project site in Illitha Park, Khayelitsha, since Monday over their unpaid wages. Photo: Vincent Lali / GroundUp

Labour Law & Unions

Workers shut down Cape Town construction project over unpaid wages

13 Nov 2025

Vaal River City: A landmark investment opportunity in a mixed-use urban hub

Markets & Investment

Vaal River City: A landmark investment opportunity in a mixed-use urban hub

Issued by Plumari Property Group 13 Nov 2025

Workers are seen at a construction site at Protea Glen, a township of Johannesburg, South Africa, 19 March 2021. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Talent Acquisition

Unemployment rate falls, helped by construction

Kopano Gumbi 12 Nov 2025

Levi's x Kiko Kostadinov collection reinvents denim for the avant-garde enthusiast

Fashion

Levi's x Kiko Kostadinov collection reinvents denim for the avant-garde enthusiast

11 Nov 2025

Lindiwe Maseko, Head of Human Resources at CMS South Africa

Employment Equity

Redefining inclusion: How SA workplaces can lead in LGBTQIA+ rights

Lindiwe Maseko 10 Nov 2025

Pace Van and Bakkie Rental: Powering the future of business car rental in South Africa

Commercial & Industrial

Pace Van and Bakkie Rental: Powering the future of business car rental in South Africa

Issued by Pace Car Rental 10 Nov 2025

New Toyota Hilux unveiled with global debut

Dealers

New Toyota Hilux unveiled with global debut

10 Nov 2025

Teraco completes Cape Town data centre expansion

Data & Analytics

Teraco completes Cape Town data centre expansion

10 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Nelson Mandela Bay reopens bridges damaged during 2024 floods

Thamsanqa Mbovane 10 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied. Artist's rendition.

Construction & Engineering

Massive R2bn development project, The Granger, breaks ground in Cape Town

10 Nov 2025

Lindiwe Sanitary Pads founder crowned Jacaranda FM’s Her Perfect Pitch 2025 champion

Radio & Audio

Lindiwe Sanitary Pads founder crowned Jacaranda FM’s Her Perfect Pitch 2025 champion

Issued by Jacaranda FM 10 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied. Brennan Heugh, Rentals and Sales Executive: Waco Modular.

Architecture & Design

Flexible and fast: The rise of modular classrooms in South Africa's schools

Brennan Heugh 6 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied. Olebogeng Manhe, chairman of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC).

Infrastructure & Utilities

Gautrain expansion: paving the way for South Africa's future economic growth

Olebogeng Manhe 6 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied. Artist's impression.

Property

Reddam House Durbanville unveils ambitious expansion

4 Nov 2025

Bosun modernises its manufacturing with strategic equipment upgrade

Materials & Equipment

Bosun modernises its manufacturing with strategic equipment upgrade

Issued by Bosun 4 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied.

Retail & Hospitality Property

New Mushroom Farm Shopping Centre in Waterfall redefines modern retail

4 Nov 2025

Source: Thembi Siaga/GroundUp.

Infrastructure & Utilities

No water for two years as R200m project remains incomplete

Thembi Siaga 3 Nov 2025

From compliance to cooperation: What the GCC 2025 means for contractors and employers

Land & Property Law

From compliance to cooperation: What the GCC 2025 means for contractors and employers

Peter Barnard and Harshita Kapoor, Issued by Cox Yeats 31 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Expansion complete: President Square Vaal Centre reopens with 32 new stores

31 Oct 2025

Noka Park sets new standard for Grade A logistics and industrial space

Industrial & Logistics Property

Noka Park sets new standard for Grade A logistics and industrial space

Issued by Catchwords 31 Oct 2025

Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2025: Celebrating excellence and empowerment

Media

Standard Bank Top Women Awards 2025: Celebrating excellence and empowerment

Issued by Topco Media 31 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Community spirit shines at Lenasia mall opening

31 Oct 2025

South Africa’s Top 20 entrepreneurs and small businesses revealed

SMEs

South Africa’s Top 20 entrepreneurs and small businesses revealed

Issued by NSBC.Africa 30 Oct 2025

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Mining

Harmony Gold and others lose mining permits in Mali

30 Oct 2025

Farmers advised to prepare for hot, variable summer conditions

Agriculture

Farmers advised to prepare for hot, variable summer conditions

29 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied. Johann du Plessis, chief executive officer of Feenstra Group Developments.

Industrial & Logistics Property

Riverfields welcomes Noka Park: A game-changer in logistics and distribution

29 Oct 2025

Infrastructure & Utilities

Force majeure lifted: $20bn Mozambique LNG project eyes restart

Reuters reporters 28 Oct 2025

Source: GroundUp/Matthew. Hirsch. Rosaline Isaacs, 77, last heard about her claim three years ago when the Land Claims Commission sent her a letter thanking her for her patience.

Land Policy, Reform & Restitution

District Six claimants wonder if they will be alive by the time government redevelops the historic site

Matthew Hirsch 28 Oct 2025

Source: X/@PRASA_Group

Infrastructure & Utilities

SA sets 2030 rail target, seeks private investment

27 Oct 2025

Navigating changes to standard form construction contracts

Construction & Engineering

Navigating changes to standard form construction contracts

Issued by Cox Yeats 24 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied

Travel

Airlink to launch Johannesburg-Zanzibar route in June 2026

24 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied.

Materials & Equipment

Polymer technology reshapes heavy lifting with stronger, more durable bearings

24 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied. Beachwood Coastal Estate luxury home.

Residential Property

Durban North’s new coastal gem: Inside Beachwood Estate's allure

23 Oct 2025

Raising standards in the construction industry: Blacklisting, accountability and fair process

Construction & Engineering

Raising standards in the construction industry: Blacklisting, accountability and fair process

Richard Hoal, Mohamed Mota and Khanya Mgebisa, Issued by Cox Yeats 23 Oct 2025

Image credit: on Pexels

Mining

BME and Strayos develop AI-enabled solution for mine-to-mill optimisation

23 Oct 2025

Inaugural ACPM Summit 29-30 October 2025, Olive Convention Centre, Durban

Construction & Engineering

Inaugural ACPM Summit 29-30 October 2025, Olive Convention Centre, Durban

Issued by MILLA SA 23 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied. Martin Smith, Design Director and Expertise Leader – Building Services.

Construction & Engineering

Energy Performance Certificates: a new era for South African buildings

Martin Smith 23 Oct 2025

New Jumbo Mall brings modern retail and community focus to eMalahleni

Retailers

New Jumbo Mall brings modern retail and community focus to eMalahleni

Issued by Catchwords 22 Oct 2025

Affordable & Social Housing

Social housing in Cape Town questioned

Katja Hamilton 22 Oct 2025

All the 2025 Prism Award winners

PR & Communications

All the 2025 Prism Award winners

20 Oct 2025