
Geopolitical tensions and trade tariff-induced supply chain issues are causing uneasiness across all economic sectors, worldwide. Despite these concerns, the future of the construction industry in South Africa is not all doom and gloom.
The industry is showing real recovery and growth. This is being fuelled by significant investment in new construction projects by the state and private developers.
The landscape may have shifted, but construction businesses of all sizes continue to survive, thrive and innovate. Some are among the country’s largest companies.
In this article, we profile eight of the biggest construction contractors in South Africa, along with some of their most…
Endemic Species: The country is home to many endemic species, including the
Cape Mountain Zebra and the Knysna Lourie.

Coma Stalk
Bitter koud — very cold. An Afrikaans phrase meaning ‘bitter cold’, often used to describe the cold weather during winter.Example: “Oh, my gosh! It’s bitter koud outside!”
Light Lion
3. to be injected with the AIDS virus for a slow death.
So the German said, \”Shoot me right in the head.\” Boom, he was dead instantly.
Then the Italian said, \”Just hang me.\” Snap! He was dead.
Then it was Van der Merwe turn , and he said, \”Give me some of that AIDS stuff.\”
They gave him the shot, and Van der Merwe fell down laughing. The guards looked at each other and wondered what was wrong with this guy.
Then Van der Merwe said, \”Give me another one of those shots,\”so the guards did. Now he was laughing so hard, tears rolled from his eyes and he doubled over.
Finally the warden said, \”What\’s wrong with you?\”
Van der Merwe replied, \”You guys are so stupid…..
I\’m wearing a condom.\”