{"id":294836,"date":"2025-12-16T08:12:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T06:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/cityvision\/?p=294836"},"modified":"2025-12-16T08:16:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T06:16:30","slug":"samora-machel-clinic-construction-progresses-ahead-of-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/cityvision\/samora-machel-clinic-construction-progresses-ahead-of-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Samora Machel Clinic construction progresses ahead of schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Residents of Samora Machel are pleased with the progress on the construction of the new Weltevreden Community Day Centre (CDC), with many believing the contractor may complete the project ahead of its scheduled September 2026 deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The construction project, which began in mid-2024, represents a significant development for the community and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ward 33 councillor<a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/cityvision\/ward-33-nhw-members-receive-new-working-equipment-20230419\/\"> Lungisa Somdaka <\/a>confirmed that the project remains on track without any major disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are happy with the progress for now. 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