Industry Insight

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SANRAL Fuels Mpumalanga's Construction Boom, but the Next Wave of Projects Will Determine Whether It Lasts

I had the pleasure to present an overview of construction industry at the stakeholder event on the 30th of June 2026.

Mpumalanga remains one of South Africa's strongest construction markets, with activity estimated at R12.7 billion in 2025—well above its long-term average—driven primarily by a record R18 billion civil engineering pipeline led by SANRAL projects. However, the province is entering a transition period. While residential demand is beginning to recover and industrial investment continues to support key municipalities, slower commercial building activity, declining infrastructure delivery by government and a softer tender pipeline highlight the need for new large-scale projects to sustain growth beyond the current construction cycle.

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Felt really good to meet up with clients to discuss the current and future outlook for the South African construction sector. Thank you FEMA for the invitation.

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