Johannesburg, South Africa | 11 June 2026:
As Big 5 Construct South Africa, co-located with South Africa Infrastructure Expo, featuring Transport Evolution Africa entered the final day. The events’ programme was complemented by the 4th edition of Big 5 South Africa Impact Awards, held on the evening of 10 June, celebrating projects, organizations and individuals making a significant contribution to South Africa's built environment.
“The level of engagement we have seen across the event demonstrates the value of bringing construction, infrastructure and transport stakeholders together in one environment. Buyers, suppliers, project owners, investors and policymakers are connecting around the opportunities driving South Africa's development pipeline, while exhibitors are engaging directly with the decision-makers responsible for delivering projects across the region,” said Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice President, dmg events.
The events saw continued activity across the exhibition floor and talks stages, as industry professionals gathered to explore opportunities, exchange expertise and discuss the future of construction, infrastructure and transport.
The event is co-located with the 2nd edition of South Africa Infrastructure Expo, featuring Transport Evolution Africa. Taking place until 11 June, the events gather more than 400 exhibitors from over 25 countries, with over 12,000 attendees expected across the three days.
Commenting on the events, Sihle Zikalala, Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, South Africa, said: “This event brings together stakeholders from across the construction sector, government and the private sector. It provides a platform to share South Africa’s infrastructure project pipeline, connect investors with opportunities and showcase innovative technologies and equipment that will help drive innovation and growth in the construction sector.”
Also present on the opening day of the exhibition were H.E. Shri Harish Kumar, Acting Consul General of India in Johannesburg and K Nilvana Darama Yildirimgec, Ambassador of Türkiye to South Africa.
Speaking about the exhibition, H.E. Shri Harish Kumar highlighted the role of Indian companies in supporting South Africa's infrastructure growth through engineering expertise, technology and long-term partnerships across transport, energy and construction. He noted that trade exhibitions such as Big 5 Construct South Africa help transform business conversations into collaborations by connecting companies, showcasing innovation and creating opportunities for investment, technology transfer and job creation. The event helps bring together Indian capabilities and African opportunities to build the infrastructure of the future.
