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April 9, 2021anemptytextllinePrecast concrete has helped to accelerate and mitigate risks on complex civil-engineering construction projects the world over. This includes on demanding reservoir projects that are traditionally built using cast-in-place... -
April 1, 2021anemptytextllineMM&D Construction Group (M&D) will continue on a positive growth path which can be accredited to, amongst other favorable factors, a strong balance sheet, low debt levels, agility, significant... -
March 24, 2021anemptytextllineBy Imre Viljoen Ceenex has completed many cutting-edge simulations of mining logistics from pit to ship via barge transshipment during the projects’ Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility phases. These have been undertaken... -
March 16, 2021anemptytextllineA trial undertaken at a new COVID-19 hospital that is being constructed in Gauteng has shown that Spray-Lock Concrete Protection’s SCP technology is able to significantly reduce the moisture... -
March 8, 2021anemptytextllineBy Jaco de Bruin and Willie de Jager Constructing a large reservoir in record time is an achievement in its own right. This is especially when the South African construction... -
February 25, 2021anemptytextllineCeenex, a leading South African engineering consultancy, is assisting Thembisile Hani Local Municipality provide a reliable and secure supply of water to parched areas of Mpumalanga, including Boekenhouthoek, Mathysenloop,... -
February 22, 2021anemptytextllineJG Afrika was appointed by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) to undertake the feasibility, design, and construction monitoring for the development of the Nkungumathe... -
February 9, 2021anemptytextllineThe City of Cape Town and JG Afrika demonstrated their commitment to green and sustainable economic growth in the Western Cape by devising a means of re-using a landfill... -
February 3, 2021anemptytextllineTriple E Training is helping the mining industry meet its Social and Labour Planning (SLP) and Corporate Social Investment (CSI) obligations. This is in addition to the stellar role...
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January 25, 2021anemptytextllineThe effectiveness of proper hygiene practices in managing the spread of the Covid-19 virus has highlighted the critical importance of appropriate sanitation and good hygiene practise in managing disease... -
January 15, 2021anemptytextllineTjeka Training Matters, a leading registered private Technical and Vocational Education and Training college, is training 60 unemployed people from Thembisa for a Tiber Construction project that is being... -
January 6, 2021anemptytextllineM&D Construction Group and Efficient Trotech, two significant participants in the energy infrastructure market, are constructing two new double walled catch-pot tanks at Total South Africa’s state-of-the-art fuel depot... -
December 9, 2020anemptytextllineThe Water and Sanitation Department of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has deployed advanced technology on a reservoir construction project while ensuring that ample employment and development opportunities have been... -
December 1, 2020anemptytextllineSANY’s state-of-the-art automatic lubrication system is playing an integral part in increasing production and reducing costs on high-performance sites by ensuring that all the points of the boom and... -
November 23, 2020anemptytextllineMore manoeuvrable than dedicated planers and cost-effective to maintain, Bobcat planer attachments are being deployed on many road-rehabilitation and maintenance projects in the country. This durable and versatile attachment is... -
November 6, 2020anemptytextllineTrained by the Master Builders’ Association Western Cape (MBAWC) and Tjeka Training Matters, six young South Africans recently secured employment as Health & Safety (H&S) officers with MBAWC member... -
October 19, 2020anemptytextllineSpray-Lock Concrete Protection (SCP) technologies are being used widely in South Africa as a cutting-edge waterproofing strategy. Developed in the United States by Spray-Lock Concrete Protection to provide enhanced concrete... -
September 29, 2020anemptytextllineM&D Construction Group, a leading multi-disciplinary construction company, continues to build on an impressive track-record of successfully completing technically complex infrastructure projects for South African municipalities and other client... -
September 11, 2020anemptytextllineJG Afrika, a leading firm of consulting engineers, continues to build on a long and proud legacy of providing high quality traffic and transportation engineering services to prominent international... -
August 27, 2020anemptytextllineTjeka Training Matters, a leading registered private Technical and Vocational Education and Training college that is accredited by the Construction Education Training Authority and Quality Council for Trades and... -
July 24, 2020anemptytextllineCorestruc, a leading South African precast-concrete specialist, continues to work alongside many emerging contractors on its reservoir construction projects, demonstrating that its unique precast-concrete systems complement labour-based construction methods. One... -
June 23, 2020anemptytextllineM&D Construction Group, a leading diversified South African contractor, will assist Breede Valley Local Municipality augment water-supply capacity in the Langerug reservoir reticulation zone. Financed by the Municipal Infrastructure Grant,...
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June 3, 2020anemptytextllineBKV Holdings devised a novel means of installing a Polyurea waterproofing over a Perlite cement fire-rated screed to wall system at a newly-built power station, and this approach has...
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May 27, 2020anemptytextllineJG Afrika, RWA (UK) and Pegasys Capital developed a strategy to help South African municipalities reduce green-house gas emissions by diverting organic and certain packaging waste from landfills. The project...
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May 26, 2020anemptytextllineJG Afrika, a leading consulting firm of engineers and environmental scientists, has designed and is implementing one of the largest greywater reuse systems in Africa at Stellenbosch University’s (SUN)...
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May 25, 2020anemptytextllineCoreSlab’s unique precast-concrete system is assisting South African municipalities significantly accelerate the delivery of drinking water to rapidly-expanding rural and urban areas. Two 10 Ml reservoirs were constructed in only... -
May 19, 2020anemptytextllineBKV Holdings completed the lining of six newly-built phosphoric acid-storage tanks in record time to enable Bidvest Tank Terminals to receive already-confirmed shipments of Phosphoric acid at its state-of-the-art... -
May 14, 2020anemptytextllineIt is not only chromium producers that are benefiting from the high global demand for stainless steel. The situation also bodes well for South African platinum group metals producers, considering...
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April 30, 2020anemptytextllineEpoxerite, a leading South African producer of tailor-made chemical solutions, has invested in a new state-of-the-art testing laboratory at its factory in Westonaria, Gauteng. George Weideman, managing member of Epoxerite,... -
April 27, 2020anemptytextllineM&D Construction Group, a leading diversified South African contractor, held yet another successful Safety Awareness Week from the 20th to 24th of May 2018. The event is just one of... -
April 21, 2020anemptytextllineJG Afrika demonstrated its leadership in road engineering at the Conference on Asphalt Pavements for Southern Africa (CAPSA) 2019. Hosted at Sun City from 13 to 16 October, this was... -
April 20, 2020anemptytextllineM&D Construction Group, a leading diversified South African contractor, and the company’s enterprise development joint venture (JV) partner, Motla Projects, a 100% black women-owned construction company, are nearing the... -
April 15, 2020anemptytextllineJG Afrika, a leading South African engineering consultancy, appointed by main contractor Leomat Construction jointly devised an innovative approach to swiftly and cost-effectively replace a treated-process water pipeline from... -
April 8, 2020anemptytextllinePhakamile (Phaks) Ngqumshe is a Director of JG Afrika, a member of the Executive Committee and the Johannesburg Branch Manager. He is also Chairman of the Board of Specialised...
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April 7, 2020anemptytextllineJG Afrika has embarked on a drive to position the company at the forefront of changes underway in the engineering industry. Chris Wise, a Technical Director who is leading this... -
April 3, 2020anemptytextllineGenrec Engineering again demonstrated the depth and extent of its skills and capabilities in steel fabrication and engineering when it successfully repaired a damaged dragline excavator boom in record... -
April 2, 2020anemptytextllineTechnical training for a tip-top fleet "Cargo Carriers, a leading South African supply-chain solutions specialist, is playing a key role in assisting the South African road freight logistics sector develop... -
March 31, 2020anemptytextllineCargoSolutions, the supply-chain optimisation business unit of Cargo Carriers, recently received a Platinum Award and an Extraordinary Judge’s Award for the exceptional service that it continues to supply Mossops-Western...
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March 31, 2020anemptytextllineCargo Carriers, a leading South African supply-chain solutions specialist, is playing a key role in assisting the South African road freight logistics sector develop the skills it needs to...
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August 26, 2019anemptytextllineCoreCivils’ unique precast-concrete system has enabled the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) and its professional team to significantly accelerate the construction of a pedestrian bridge in Kaalfontein, Gauteng. Crossing a stream... -
August 26, 2019anemptytextllineThere has been a notable interest in Corestruc’s reservoir system as more of the country’s municipalities and water authorities prioritise South Africa’ growing water infrastructure backlog. Corestruc is now preparing... -
July 20, 2019anemptytextllineThe new Christian Revival Church (CRC) on the corner of Witkoppen and Riverbend Roads in Fourways is an architectural and structural-engineering feat that showcases excellence in the design and... -
April 25, 2019anemptytextllineStudies recently completed by JG Afrika, a leading South African firm of consulting engineers, have informed the design of the rehabilitation of a strategic road that connects Tin Can... -
March 25, 2019anemptytextllineJG Afrika, a leading South African consulting engineering company, recently developed an Airport Pavement Management System (APMS) for Namibia Airports Company (NAC). Notably, this is the first comprehensive inventory and... -
February 28, 2019anemptytextllineThe technically-complex KwaNobuhle Area 11 – Link Sewer project still stands out as a sound example of the extent of JG Afrika’s skills and capabilities in wastewater engineering. This leading... -
February 27, 2019anemptytextllineLegal costs can quickly spiral out of control when attorneys are allowed to proceed on an open mandate of instruction that is based on per hour billing. Having an undefined... -
February 18, 2019anemptytextllineThe reputation of the entire home-building industry has been brought into ill repute by the poor performance of unscrupulous “fly-by-night” operators. This is despite the high quality workmanship of many... -
January 23, 2019anemptytextllineThere are a number of factors that need to be considered when selecting the most appropriate suspended-slab system for a building project. This was a major focus of CoreSlab’s presentation... -
January 23, 2019anemptytextllineGenrec Engineering again demonstrated the depth and extent of its skills and capabilities in steel fabrication and engineering when it successfully repaired a damaged dragline excavator boom in record... -
January 23, 2019anemptytextllineJG Afrika, a leading South African firm of consulting engineers, helped Exxaro Resources quickly redirect two roads to urgently access new coal reserves at Leeuwpan mine in Mpumalanga. The 6... -
December 13, 2018anemptytextllineM&D Construction Group recently celebrated its 35th anniversary at an event that was attended by the company’s many clients, supply-chain partners and employees. Yolanda Sedibe, M&D Construction Group’s human resources... -
December 9, 2018anemptytextllineJG Afrika, a leading firm of consulting engineers, is supervising the doubling of an approximately 30-km section of the N4 toll road between the M17 Garankuwa and R512 Brits... -
December 5, 2018anemptytextllineA reservoir construction site in Bundu is showcasing the many benefits of building with precast-concrete technologies. Using a unique modular reservoir wall and roof system, Thembisile Hani Local Municipality will... -
December 3, 2018anemptytextllineThembisile Hani Local Municipality is the first local authority in South Africa to use a new innovative precast-concrete reservoir water-retaining wall system. It is being used in combination with a... -
December 3, 2018anemptytextllineTwo new 10 Ml reservoirs will significantly strengthen water supply to rapidly-expanding areas of Mpumalanga. These are the first two reservoirs in the country to be built using a new... -
November 28, 2018anemptytextllineInnovation in the field of post-tensioning (PT) concrete has kept pace with the growth in global demand for the technology by both public-sector client bodies and private sector property... -
November 22, 2018anemptytextllineM&D Construction Group recently selected Corestruc to assist with the supply and installation of hollow-core slabs for the roof of the new Sondela Booster Pump Station in North West...
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November 14, 2018anemptytextllineThe firm has a long and impressive track record in transportation with a solid history in rail and road engineering. Today, JG Afrika’s team comprises some of South Africa’s foremost... -
October 31, 2018anemptytextllineBKV Holdings devised a novel means of installing a Polyurea waterproofing over a Perlite cement fire-rated screed to wall system at a newly-built power station, and this approach has... -
October 30, 2018anemptytextllineWork forged ahead as planned on a fast-track reservoir-construction project for a sophisticated brewery in Sedibeng, Gauteng. Heineken owns more than 70% of the brewery and Diageo the balance of... -
October 29, 2018anemptytextllineThe swift action taken by JG Afrika on behalf of the Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire to repair the damaged Groot Marico River Bridge on the N1/N4 prevented further damage... -
October 25, 2018anemptytextllineSouthern Palace Group of Companies through its subsidiary Genrec Engineering, has put in motion ambitious plans to position South Africa as a leading hub for mining solutions research and... -
October 25, 2018anemptytextllineEpoxerite remains a leading supplier of high quality grouts for a myriad of applications in the mining industry, and this includes as a dependable bonding agent for pre-stressed cable... -
October 19, 2018anemptytextllineConstruction of the various roads that will serve Vedanta Zinc International’s (VZI’s) state-of-the-art Gamsberg mine near Aggeneys in the Northern Cape is forging ahead as planned. They are being built... -
October 19, 2018anemptytextllineCoreSlab directors, Jaco de Bruin and Tiaan de Jager, have launched CoreCivils, a company that specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of a wide range of precast-concrete bridge... -
June 14, 2018anemptytextllineBased on the increase in incidences of industrial espionage in South Africa, it is evident that local companies do not have robust frameworks in place to effectively manage this...
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May 15, 2018anemptytextllineThere has been a marked increase in the number of home loans that have been granted by the banks over the past year, and this positive trend is expected... -
May 14, 2018anemptytextllineThe South African authorities are investigating sophisticated crime syndicates who have been involved in a series of kidnappings over recent years. These organisations have specifically targeted affluent members of South...
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May 9, 2018anemptytextllineProperty developers and builders are responding to a high demand for affordable and quality office space in Polokwane. One of these astute companies is Golden Bay Properties. This property developer... -
April 10, 2018anemptytextllineIt is not only the public sector that has come under intense scrutiny for widespread corruption; rampant fraud and underhanded practices in the private sector have also undermined the...
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April 10, 2018anemptytextllineDemand for middle-income housing in Polokwane still remains high long after the city was named the capital of Limpopo. This demand is mainly being driven by civil servants, who prefer... -
April 9, 2018anemptytextllineJaco de Bruin, managing director of CoreSlab, joined the Corestruc team at this year’s Southern African Institution of Civil Engineering’s (SAICE) annual Golf Day. Corestruc was one of a number... -
April 9, 2018anemptytextllineWe are proud of our participation in the Southern African Institution of Civil Engineering’s (SAICE) annual Golf Day. Corestruc was one of a number of sponsors at this year’s... -
March 15, 2018anemptytextllineCargo Carriers, a leading transport logistics and supply-chain specialist, continues to support initiatives aimed at creating safer roads for South Africans, including the country’s youth. It remains a serious concern... -
March 15, 2018anemptytextllineGolden Bay Property Developments is known for an ability to accelerate its property projects to swiftly supply a significant demand for office and industrial space in Pololwane, Limpopo’s capital... -
March 7, 2018anemptytextllineThe many lessons and experiences gained over a number of years in combating truck hi-jackers and cargo thieves can also be applied in assisting the South African Police Services...
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February 14, 2018anemptytextllineMore sports and recreational complexes are being built in poor outlying areas of Limpopo as local government continues to prioritise the development of social infrastructure projects in the province. In... -
February 6, 2018anemptytextllineKidnapping and extortion are on the rise in South Africa, considering the growing discrepancy between rich and poor, combined with an ineffective and corrupt police services. This toxic mix has...
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February 6, 2018anemptytextllineMamondo Development & Construction is back in Lephalale where it is now completing a 10 bedroom guesthouse in Haakbos Street on behalf of Eskom. The Polokwane-based developer and building contractor... -
January 18, 2018anemptytextllineM&D Construction Group recently recorded a number of important milestones that will ensure that it retains its standing as a leading participant in state-driven infrastructure projects in 2018 and... -
January 16, 2018anemptytextllinePrecast concrete technologies are helping municipalities accelerate the delivery of sports complexes in many poor outlying areas of the country. These projects under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) create... -
January 16, 2018anemptytextllineSouth Africa is a global leader for publishing the first facility management (FM) standard against which local organisations and FM providers will be assessed for compliance and/or certification. Importantly, Dijalo... -
January 9, 2018anemptytextllineCMTI Group’s locally-developed and patented mechanised underground mining equipment is now ready for commercial contracting. The cutting-edge technology includes ultra-low profile (ULP) mining and integrated brake-testing equipment, as well... -
January 5, 2018anemptytextllineThere has been more than a 300% increase in business-related robberies since 2006, translating into about 54 reported armed robberies every day during the 2015/2016 cycle. At the same time,...
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November 23, 2017anemptytextllineDijalo Property Group recently sponsored a table at a fund-raising event in support of the Kwa-Thema Socio Economic Organisation (KTSEO). The company was one of 15 other sponsors at... -
November 20, 2017anemptytextllineAll types of waste material could provide a business opportunity, but success is dependent upon sound planning and the correct approach, as all waste management projects are unique. The growing... -
November 6, 2017anemptytextllineThe Institute of Real Estate Management’s (IREM) Certified Property Management (CPM) designation is being introduced to South Africa to raise the profile of local real-estate managers. This initiative is being... -
November 6, 2017anemptytextllineNandi Malindi, a Dijalo Property Group investment analyst, recently became an Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Certified Property Manager (CPM). Malindi also holds a National Diploma in Real Estate... -
October 18, 2017anemptytextllineCargo Carriers joins South Africans in recognising the important role that the larger transport industry has to play in growing the country’s economy and, in so doing, helping to... -
October 17, 2017anemptytextllineLeading South African construction company, M&D Construction Group, is helping Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality strengthen wastewater-treatment capacity in Vryburg, Free State. The group’s civil arm commenced construction of... -
October 10, 2017anemptytextllineIt is always a disappointment and embarrassment to learn that members of your own team have stolen from your business. Staff dishonesty is a difficult topic to gauge and,...
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September 12, 2017anemptytextllineProperty developers and builders are responding to a high demand for affordable and quality office space in Polokwane. One of these astute companies is Golden Bay Properties. This property developer... -
September 11, 2017anemptytextllineDijalo Property Group continues to drive and participate in initiatives geared at attracting talented previously-disadvantaged youth to the vibrant South African built-environment industry. More recently, it participated in the Construction... -
September 11, 2017anemptytextllineIt has certainly been a very busy year for Dijalo Property Group and all representatives of this winning team of property specialists who decided to enjoy a well-deserved day’s... -
September 10, 2017anemptytextllineThere has been a rampant rise in incidences of hijacking in South Africa since 2000 and, over a period of 17 years, this criminal activity has very quickly evolved... -
August 24, 2017anemptytextllineThe shortage of student accommodation in South Africa became apparent in 2011. This is when a Ministerial Review of student housing revealed that five percent of first year students... -
August 24, 2017anemptytextllineThe University of Venda’s campus is a hive of construction activity as the institution of higher learning prepares to accommodate more students in 2017. Situated in rural Thoyandou, this comprehensive... -
August 24, 2017anemptytextllineCoreSlab has taken further steps that have secured its position as a leading designer and manufacturer of pre-cast concrete items. CoreEngineering, Coreslab’s state-of-the-art engineering arm, has commissioned equipment that will... -
August 16, 2017anemptytextllineExperts from Stellenbosch University, well known for its “greening” sustainability initiatives, are working closely with JG Afrika, a leading firm of consulting engineers and environmental scientists, to help significantly... -
August 16, 2017anemptytextllineIn a true spirit of Ubuntu this Mandela Month, Murray & Dickson Construction Group partnered the Ward 48 African National Congress (ANC) branch to conduct extensive clean-up operations in-and-around... -
August 11, 2017anemptytextllineThe completion of the new Sol Plaatje University library and resource centre in September 2017 will reinforce Murray & Dickson Construction Group’s standing as a specialist contractor associated with... -
August 9, 2017anemptytextllineDijalo Property Group joins South Africans in remembering the efforts of women on this day in 1956 when they displayed strength and courage against an oppressive regime. About 20 000 African... -
August 3, 2017anemptytextllineMurray & Dickson Construction Group is associated with yet another critical water-supply project in drought-stricken South Africa. Importantly, the construction of a 13,5 kilometre-long, 450-millimetre diameter pipeline from Nungwane dam... -
August 2, 2017anemptytextllineMore than 80 high-quality pre-cast concrete bridge beams make up the superstructures of two new bridges over the Molototsi River that have brought urgent relief to poor rural communities... -
July 25, 2017anemptytextllineVastparts International continues to build on its solid reputation as a leading single source of a comprehensive range of quality and affordable capital equipment replacement parts. This is a standing...
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July 25, 2017anemptytextllineMore than 30 members of the Dijalo Property Group team joined over 50 000 people making “every step count” in this year’s very successful MTN Walk the Talk with 702. This... -
July 17, 2017anemptytextllineThis year’s prestigious Fulton Awards have again showcased the extent of concrete expertise and capability enshrined within the Murray & Dickson Construction Group, a leading and black-owned contracting company. This... -
July 15, 2017anemptytextllineThis year’s prestigious Fulton Awards have again showcased the extent of concrete expertise and capability enshrined within the Murray & Dickson Construction Group, a leading and black-owned contracting company. This... -
July 12, 2017anemptytextllineDijalo Property Development, the development arm of leading majority black-owned property development specialist, Dijalo Property Group, and its joint venture (JV) partner, Livibuzz, are at the forefront of a... -
July 9, 2017anemptytextllineBridgewater Logistics has always believed that it takes a group of people with diverse skills and talents to build a winning company. It is for this reason that our management...
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July 5, 2017anemptytextllineCorestruc recently became a member of the Concrete Society of Southern Africa (CSSA), a community comprising about 700 built-environment professionals who promote excellence in the design and use of... -
July 4, 2017anemptytextllineDijalo Property Group is delighted to learn that its recent involvement in a golf day that was hosted especially for Daveyton’s youth had a profound positive impact on the... -
June 19, 2017anemptytextllineCorestruc’s pre-cast concrete systems have become synonymous with many successful reservoir projects in the country including the 50 mega-litre Mafenya reservoir that was recently showcased at this year’s prestigious... -
May 24, 2017anemptytextllineDijalo Property Group is proud of its recent involvement in yet another initiative geared at uplifting young people from previously-disadvantaged areas. As a leading majority black-owned and managed property-services specialist,... -
May 14, 2017anemptytextllineOur main warehouse in Johannesburg is getting ready to receive an electronic security system that will bolster efficiencies and security. Access control will be fully automated and connected to a...
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March 30, 2017anemptytextllineBridgewater Logistics is a privately-owned transport and logistics specialist that provides a bespoke solution to suit the unique requirements of its diverse client base. This key differentiator is based upon... -
March 9, 2017anemptytextllineJG Afrika, a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy, has grown its groundwater division by acquiring Geowater IQ, a specialist in the field of geohydrology, water-resource management, research and other... -
March 9, 2017anemptytextllineKobus Burger has been promoted to a technical director of JG Afrika, a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy. With a total of 31 years’ of experience, Burger’s list of...
