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            <description><![CDATA[The South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (Sanral’s) R6-billion project to upgrade the N3 highway between Mariannhill Toll Plaza section 1 and Key Ridge section 2 has started. The State-owned roads company says the project will take 60 months to complete.]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe is considering using its vast natural resources to fund road and railway construction projects with China, finance minister Mthuli Ncube said on Wednesday. The southern African nation, Africa’s top lithium producer, has significant mineral resources. But years of economic mismanagement and political turmoil have left its infrastructure severely underdeveloped. The African Development Bank estimates Zimbabwe needs about $34-billion to modernise its transport and logistics networks.]]></description>
            <author>  Reuters</author>
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            <title>Researchers highlight road design, maintenance and behaviour as contributors to road incidents</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The effectiveness of the designs of roads for their actual use, the maintenance of road infrastructure to ensure its effective functioning as road users expect and the behaviour of road users all contribute to the high rate of road safety incidents in South Africa. This was noted by road infrastructure and transport engineers and researchers, who presented their research during a discussion hosted by engineering consulting company GIBB Group CEO Vishaal Lutchman, the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the South African Academy of Engineering (SAAE) on June 11.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <author>Trent Roebeck</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Upgrades on the N2 and N3 highways and interchanges, in KwaZulu-Natal, are progressing, says parastatal organisation South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral). The agency notes that the N2 comprises 11 projects valued at R19-billion, while the N3 involves 16 projects valued at R33-billion. All the projects are intended to create sufficient road capacity for the next 30 years.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) – a product of recycled old asphalt roads – is moving from a supplementary option to a core component of modern road construction, as sustainability, cost-efficiency and resource security shape infrastructure agendas worldwide, says asphalt and concrete solutions provider Lintec & Linnhoff. It points out that governments, road authorities and contractors are increasingly recognising RAP as a practical pathway to circularity, reducing reliance on virgin materials while lowering emissions and production costs. ]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Roads entity Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is taking steps to progress several projects to mitigate challenges for South African road users, with the latest development the appointment of contractors to upgrade and rehabilitate the Modderfontein bridge, in Johannesburg. The agency notes that the demolition, construction and upgrade of the bridge will be completed by two separate civil engineering and construction firms: KiT Solutions – formerly known as RMD Kwikform Systems, and Mvhevhe Civils, with the companies considered the employer’s agent and contractor respectively.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Technology companies Powerfleet and CTRLFleet used the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand to highlight the growing role of digital solutions in improving transport and logistics operations across Africa. Speaking to Engineering News, Powerfleet Africa GM for Enterprise Africa and the Middle East Steven Sutherland said the company specialises in vehicle telematics, health and safety solutions, AI-enabled video technology and data intelligence platforms for transport operators, governments and port authorities.]]></description>
            <author>Mariaan Webb</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Technology company Tontrac System Analytics believes that greater integration between logistics systems and the adoption of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) could unlock significant efficiency gains across Southern Africa's mining supply chains. Speaking to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo, Tontrac CEO William Butler said fragmentation between systems remained one of the biggest challenges facing the region's transport and logistics sectors.]]></description>
            <author>Mariaan Webb</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, Zebra Technologies and FarEye, highlighted the growing role of digitalisation, automation and AI in improving transport and logistics efficiency at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo, held in Midrand. Speaking to Engineering News, Zebra Technologies senior account manager Bianca Dalgarno said the company's technologies help transport and logistics operators gain real-time visibility of assets and operations, enabling more efficient and accurate deliveries. The company offers solutions including radio frequency identification, fixed industrial scanning, machine vision, mobile computing and mobile printing technologies.]]></description>
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            <title>Driving fleet efficiency with Shell Fleet Solutions</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[For fleet operators, every kilometre matters. From fuel efficiency and vehicle uptime to driver convenience and operating costs, success depends on having the right partner on the road. Fleet and mobility solutions provider Shell Fleet Solutions combines world-class fuels, innovative technology, and value-added services to help businesses keep moving forward with confidence. At the heart of the offering is Shell’s advanced fuel technology. Shell V-Power, the company’s premium performance fuel, is designed to clean and protect critical engine components while helping restore engine performance. By removing deposits and preventing future build-up, Shell V-Power helps vehicles operate more efficiently, supporting long-term engine health and reliability.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[In today’s competitive transport industry, fleet operators face increasing pressure to reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and minimise vehicle downtime. Achieving these goals requires more than just quality lubricants; it demands a strategic partner that understands the challenges of modern fleet management.]]></description>
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            <title>Balwin to hand over new R100m Mooikloof node road to Tshwane</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[JSE-listed residential property developer Balwin Properties says the new 2 km dual carriageway linking Atterbury road and Garsfontein road, in eastern Tshwane, is open to the public. The road will help to ease congestion and improve connectivity in one of the city’s fastest-growing development corridors, the company says.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Department of Transport (DoT) welcomes Cabinet's approval of State-owned South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (Sanral’s) plans to close the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) e-toll historical debt, which also sees the resolution of all outstanding litigation matters. The closure of the GFIP e-toll debt is intended to provide certainty, resolve historical debt matters and support a sustainable approach to the funding, maintenance and improvement of South Africa’s national road network.]]></description>
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            <title>Sanral responds to allegations of 'R9.5bn tender storm'</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has responded to allegations surrounding alleged procurement irregularities and a “R9.5-billion tender storm” at the roads agency. In a media release, Sanral says the allegations of wrong practices in the procurement of routine road maintenance (RRM) contracts date back to 2013.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[The transferral since 2013 of 13 000 km of provincial roads to South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) for management and maintenance “is not a sustainable long-term strategy”. This assertion was made by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy in her Budget Vote on Tuesday, when she warned that the move would ultimately impact Sanral’s ability to maintain the national road network without introducing widespread tolling.]]></description>
            <author>Terence Creamer</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[The City of Johannesburg's (CoJ's) Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is starting with the next phase of the Joburg Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan (CITP) that will help define what a better transport system for the city looks like. This 12-month transport indicators and target setting phase will review best practices and global trends in transport planning, assess the current state of Johannesburg’s transport system and engage stakeholders and communities to set clear, measurable targets for the future.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Road freight operators with truck fleets should proactively seek to combat ongoing safety concerns in the country by integrating modern technologies into their fleets while implementing a safety programme for truck drivers, says freight industry organisation Road Freight Association (RFA) CEO Gavin Kelly. He believes that too many non-compliant operators are "cutting corners" and creating risks for other logistics providers, consequently undermining the work of responsible operators that invest in maintenance, training, lawful employment practices and safe operations.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[While economic pressures and market volatility continue to shape the South African transport industry, truck and truck components supplier UD Trucks Southern Africa has experienced relatively stable growth, supported by “disciplined execution, strong retail partnerships and a focus on customer uptime”. Despite rising input costs, fuel price volatility and infrastructure pressures, UD Trucks Southern Africa’s resilient performance has reinforced customer confidence in its ability to support business sustainability.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Light commercial vehicle original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Foton affords small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access to electric vehicle (EV) options to mitigate the impact of high fuel prices, especially amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict. The company notes that by investing in EVs, SMEs can reduce their carbon footprint, improving their sustainability credentials.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[A full bench of the Gauteng High Court has set aside the environmental authorisation for the proposed K148 road development, in Gauteng, ruling that both the original 2016 approval and subsequent 2021 amendment were unlawful. The court upheld an appeal brought against the road project by private investment company NT55 Investments, overturning decisions by Judge Bashier Vally in the High Court in April 2024.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Financial brokerage and asset management firm EBC Financial Group (EBC) warns that the R3-a-litre levy cut will provide relief only for a month, while Brent-linked diesel costs and a weaker South African rand will continue to put pressure on inflation and South Africa’s export competitiveness. Official price calculations show why the levy cut is not designed to be a permanent offset when global inputs move quickly, the firm says.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Aim- and TSX-V-listed rare earth elements and associated minerals company Mkango Resources’ subsidiaries HyProMag and Mkango Rare Earths UK have been named as collaborative project winners of the Driving Research & Investment in Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE35) research and development (R&D) competition – an initiative of the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to support the UK automotive industry through £4-billion of capital and R&D funding. HyProMag is leading the three-year £6.5-million Rare Earth Automotive Circular Technologies for the UK (REACT UK) project to establish and deliver a full circular UK supply chain comprising recovery, recycling and remanufacturing of neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets from end-of-life hybrid and electric vehicles.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[As part of the work the Johannesburg Development Agency is undertaking for the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Precinct, in the Johannesburg inner city, centred on St Mary’s Cathedral, the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) invites public comments on the proposed renaming of four streets around the cathedral. The cathedral is where Desmond Tutu, who was a Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 1984, rose to prominence as the first black Anglican dean of the church in Johannesburg.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[State-owned permitting agency the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA) urges cross-border road transport operators to remain alert while transporting passengers and goods across borders during the Easter period. The C-BRTA also intends to increase the deployment of its law enforcement unit – the Road Transport Inspectorate (RTI) – along major corridors to border posts to match the expected increase in freight and passenger vehicle traffic volumes, as well as to enforce compliance with road rules.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Construction work on the multibillion-rand Mtentu and Msikaba bridge projects in the Eastern Cape is facing renewed delays, says the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral). The mega-bridges form part of Sanral’s N2 Wild Coast road project, which entails the construction of a 410 km stretch of road from East London to the Mtamvuna river on the border of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[The developer of a South African nationwide network of solar-powered offgrid electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE), has formally objected to the South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (Sanral’s) proposed amendments to its Rest and Services Facilities (RSF) policy. CHARGE asserts that the proposed new policy will put private sector investment at risk, delay the rollout of critical infrastructure and create regulatory uncertainty, and do so at a key time in the country’s transition to electric road transport. CHARGE aims to support the adoption of long-distance EVs, enable EV travel and unlock economic development in rural areas, while also reducing the pressure on the national grid. It already has a fully-operational offgrid charging station at Wolmaransstad, on the N12 highway, in the North West province. Two more, located on the N3 between Johannesburg and Durban, are scheduled to start operating in May.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Energy market intelligence company S&P Global Energy says the 17-million-barrel-a-day reduction in crude oil and refined product supply available to the market from March 1 to 11 represents the largest oil supply disruption in history, with no other historical episode coming close. Plans for the largest oil reserves distribution in history, announced on March 11 by the International Energy Agency, may prove to be a bridge from a very unbalanced oil market to one that is less so, but it will be a limited solution if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, S&P Global Energy adds.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses developments on the rail reform front and how this is spurring new thinking on localisation and in the container sector.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[In this article, Port of Gauteng's Francois Nortjé writes that South Africa's most important economic transport corridor from Durban to Gauteng must work for both freight and passenger travel and that investment in rail infrastructure along this route is key to restoring balance on this trade route.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Construction work on the multibillion-rand Mtentu and Msikaba bridge projects in the Eastern Cape are both facing renewed delays, says the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral). The mega-bridges form part of Sanral’s N2 Wild Coast road project, which entails the construction of a 410 km stretch of road from East London to the Mtamvuna river on the border of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[The north- and south-bound Smit street interchange on- and offramps on the M1 will be closed from 09:00 to 15:00 on March 7, 8 and 9 to allow the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) to undertake essential road testing and investigations. All ramps will be fully reopened during morning and afternoon peak hour traffic to ease traffic flow, the JRA says.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Industry bodies Agri SA and the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) have formalised a strategic partnership with Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) to prioritise critical agricultural road corridors in the Free State. 

Having signed a memorandum of cooperation, the organisations have made an important step towards aligning infrastructure planning with the logistics requirements of the agricultural economy. 
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