Minister Dean Macpherson unveils new strategy to fight construction mafia

Minister Dean Macpherson unveils new strategy to fight construction mafia

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson is taking his new Cabinet-approved powers seriously to combat the scourge of the construction mafia.

Courts, criminals and activists: Who is killing construction in South Africa?

Join Martin van Staden, Nicholas Woode-Smith and Zakhele Mthembu as they unpack some of the most pressing issues of the week.In this episode, we unpack the growing threat posed by construction extortion, the role of courts and activist groups in major development projects, and government’s latest efforts to tackle the construction mafia. We also discuss what it all means for investment, infrastructure, jobs, and economic growth in South Africa.T…

Inside the ISFF: What South Africa's New Construction Mafia Framework Actually Requires

South Africa’s Cabinet has approved the Integrated Social Facilitation Framework (ISFF) as a binding national policy instrument, marking the country’s most structured attempt yet to dismantle the extortion networks known as the “construction mafia.” Announced by Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson on 7 July 2026, the framework moves government from reacting to site […] The post Inside the ISFF: What South Africa’s New Constr…