Priya Moodley, Technical Director: Water Resources, WSP in Africa

South Africa stands at a critical crossroads in its water journey. Ranked the 33^rd driest country in the world, it receives just half the global average rainfall. Amidst this, Gauteng, South Africa’s economic hub, depends on strategic water source areas for 67% of its supply - areas now threatened by invasive species, poor land management, and pollution, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). This crisis is further compounded by mounting pressures from climate variability and rapid urbanisation, and systemic inefficiencies, where nearly half (47%) of the country’s clean, treated water is lost through leaks, bursts, faulty meters, or illegal connections.

Leading infrastructure and building contractor Concor has been recognised at Construction World’s Best Projects 2025, receiving two Highly Commended Awards and a Special Mention in the AfriSam Innovation Award for Sustainable Construction category.

AfriSam’s long standing commitment to excellence and innovation in the built environment was once again underscored at the 24th Construction World Best Projects Awards, where several projects using its construction materials were recognised for outstanding achievement.

TUHF has backed the complete conversion of Remington House on Nugget Street in the Johannesburg CBD into an EDGE-certified mixed-use building - delivering affordable, well-located rental stock while demonstrating a replicable model for green inner-city redevelopment. The project is TUHF’s first pilot to earn EDGE certification under its new collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

Construction has officially begun on a new facility at Reddam House Durbanville, designed to expand the school’s creative and academic offering while supporting a forward-thinking approach to education.