Press Releases / Company Announcements

South Africa is pouring substantial grants into regional bulk and water services projects, which is a once-in-a-generation chance to close the storage gap. Traditional methods, however, still cannot keep pace. Sequential construction is impacted by weather, curing delays and skills

“Don’t let perceptions of the industry define your ambitions. Construction offers opportunities to make a real difference by delivering infrastructure that improves lives and supports economic growth.” This is the message of Mandlakazi Folose, Commercial Manager of M&D Construction Group,

The 2026 Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) Seminar Roadshow brings together stakeholders from across the ready-mix value chain — consulting engineers, producers, contractors, technologists, laboratories, material suppliers, specifiers, academics and students — into one industry conversation. This is important because concrete quality

Tjeka Training Matters has responded to the persistent shortage of site-level leadership capability in South African construction by launching TJEKA GO, a facilitator-supported distance learning format of its Construction Site Management Programme. Available for both corporate cohorts and individual registration,

United Exports, a global leader in agriculture, is playing a significant role in developing skills within South Africa’s agricultural sector, creating opportunities for employees to gain recognised qualifications, strengthen their capabilities and progress in their careers. For Lucy Blackburn, Learning

Construction remains one of South Africa’s most hazardous industries, with fatalities continuing to occur despite increasingly stringent health and safety legislation. The Department of Employment and Labour estimates that between 1.5 and two construction workers lose their lives every week,

Dorah Mfulwane is proving that women can build successful careers in one of South Africa’s toughest and most physically demanding industries. In 2005, she became one of the first South African women to join Red Graniti, a leading participant in

“Diversity in demographics also promotes diversity of thought.” For Dr Zoliswa Tshetshe, Executive Chairman of M&D Construction Group, those words capture one of the greatest opportunities facing South African business today. While construction contracting remains a predominantly male industry, she

For many years, the success of mining Social and Labour Plans (SLPs) has been measured through straightforward outputs: the number of people trained, bursaries awarded and jobs created. Those indicators made sense when mining was one of South Africa’s largest

Few infrastructure sectors demand the same level of reliability and long-term performance as water infrastructure. Reservoirs, for example, are expected to operate safely and effectively for decades. Therefore, new construction technologies are subjected to rigorous evaluation before they are widely

By Dr Myles Wakeham Every supply chain success—or failure—ultimately comes down to the quality of the decisions people make. Infrastructure, technology and capital are essential, but they are only enablers. It is knowledgeable professionals who determine whether goods reach markets

Mining’s Social and Labour Plans (SLPs) are increasingly expected to deliver lasting social value that extends beyond infrastructure projects. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities such as skills development, dignity, productive work opportunities and collaboration are recognised as key enablers

M&D Construction Group has marked a significant milestone in its 43-year history with the official opening of its new headquarters at 10 Kikuyu Road, Sunninghill, Sandton. Designed to embody the company’s core value, Khula Nathi – Grow with us –

Stefanutti Stocks has praised the quality and impact of Tjeka Leadership Academy’s training, highlighting its role in developing the capable, confident leaders needed to manage increasingly complex construction projects. As the industry faces growing demands around safety, quality, productivity and

Corrosion remains one of the most significant threats to oil and gas infrastructure, compromising the integrity of pipelines, storage vessels, processing facilities and other critical assets. Left unchecked, it can lead to costly downtime, safety risks and environmental incidents, making

By Gert Schmidt  Hindle Mason Projects’ (HMP) concrete repair and corrosion protection quality controls are aligned with the requirement of EN 1504 standard series. Refer to EN 1504: Parts 1 to 3 | Concrete Society. EN 1504 is highly relevant

An improved post-initial set applied colloidal silica – a liquid densifier that strengthens concrete from within – distributed by concrete protection supplier SprayLock Africa is strengthening the floors of numerous mining, industrial and commercial sites. The Spray-Lock Concrete Protection (SCP) Post-Placement Pozzolan (P3) silica “actively interacts with

The education and construction sectors are entering a major regulatory transition as all CETA/unit-standard-based “legacy” qualifications are phased out and replaced under QCTO framework. This strengthens the quality and relevance of construction training by placing greater emphasis on occupational competence,

By Carl White I have spent much of my work focused on one persistent issue in construction: excess moisture movement through concrete slabs and its impact on flooring performance. In practice, it remains one of the biggest risks to flooring

One of South Africa’s leading concrete and structural engineering specialists, Dr. Kim Timm, will headline a Concrete Society of Southern Africa (CSSA) national roadshow aimed at unpacking the implementation and industry impact of SANS 51992-1-1. This new concrete code will

By Gert Schmidt Many post-tensioned concrete (Post-tensioned concrete | Concrete Society) repairs leave uncertainty about whether the structure’s integrity has truly been restored. In many instances the issue has merely been concealed. There have even been cases where repairs may

By Carl White Moisture migration through concrete slabs remains one of the biggest risks facing flooring contractors in South Africa. Excess moisture vapour emission is widely recognised as a primary cause of flooring system failures. This leads to adhesive breakdown,

Citi-Con’s current inland workload reflects a healthy pipeline of technically demanding projects, showcasing our expertise in high-quality repair and refurbishment. ·        Reservoir repairs: Internal repairs are progressing well. Following scale removal via pressure blasting and a detailed inspection by the Resident

By Carl White Africa faces unique construction challenges. These include sulphate-rich soils and groundwater in mining areas, coastal chlorides, variable quality aggregates, high cement costs, logistics issues in remote regions, and a strong push for sustainable and affordable durable infrastructure.

By partnering with Tjeka Training Matters, Roadmac Surfacing is already delivering tangible benefits through its Bloemhof road surfacing project – positively impacting a poorer community within its operational footprint. By directly involving local residents in the upgrade of a community

The Concrete Society of Southern Africa (CSSA) national seminar roadshow will equip engineers, consultants, and contractors with the essential knowledge and practical tools to confidently implement the newly adopted SANS 51992-1-1: Design of concrete structures — Part 1-1: General rules

There is very little margin for error when coring concrete samples for laboratory testing. This is why Hindle Mason Projects (HMP) was appointed to extract the required core samples for an engineering firm. Equipped with state-of-the-art drilling machines, we deliver

Spraylock Africa is revolutionising industrial floors with post-initial set applied colloidal silica, an innovative liquid densifier that strengthens concrete from within – a solution that drew the attention of Talita Thesnaar, a Stellenbosch University award-winning concrete researcher. She has remained

SprayLock Concrete Protection (SCP) technology activates a pozzolanic reaction within both new and existing concrete that produces a permanent change to the microstructure of the concrete. This process penetrates deep into the concrete matrix, filling capillary pores with additional Calcium

Spraylock Africa, a supplier of technology that is facilitating the construction of robust infrastructure and prolonging the lifecycles of existing structures, is immensely proud to have sponsored the third prize at this year’s IP Showdown, hosted by the South African