Former President Donald Trump announced that repairs to the algae-affected Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. will commence immediately. This decision follows a multi-million dollar renovation that has left the landmark with issues such as peeling paint and algae growth. Trump attributed some of the damage to vandalism.

The City of Johannesburg has secured a loan of R3.8 billion aimed at addressing its electricity issues. The funds will be used to tackle the backlog in maintenance and major capital works, which is expected to take time to resolve.

A court has ordered the City of Joburg and Mogale City to repair the flooded riverbeds in Featherbrooke Estate, Muldersdrift, following years of legal disputes. This ruling is seen as a significant precedent for community schemes throughout South Africa, according to IOL.

Congressional Democrats have initiated calls for investigations into the ongoing renovations of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is part of a $16 million rehabilitation project facing significant issues. The situation has been a focal point of media attention, prompting lawmakers in both the House and Senate to seek clarity on the matter, while the White House has attributed the problems to various factors.

The Trump administration has decided not to seek new bids for the repair of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as stated by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. This announcement comes amid ongoing scrutiny regarding the project and the use of taxpayer funds. Burgum, echoing President Trump, expressed confidence that vandalism was responsible for the damage to the historic site.

A popular shopping mall in Gqeberha is undergoing a R75 million upgrade that will add new stores, improve customer spaces and refurbish major areas ahead of the festive season, according to The South African Biz. The project is described as including a first for the Eastern Cape, though the specific feature is not identified in the blurb. The revamp signals continued retail investment in the city and is timed to attract higher seasonal foot traffic.