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Housing in Southern Africa - May 2004

May 2004




Features

Education & training
CETA simplifies skills grant process
CETA streamlines Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) electronic reporting system
Training apathy, a 'serious threat'

News

Housing industry welcomes Minister Sisulu - a profile
Housing Minister, Dr Brigitte Mabandla, who succeeded Sankie Mthembi-Mahanyele, was appointed Minister of Justice and Consititutional Development and Dr Lindiwe Sisulu, previously Minister of Intelligence, succeeded her as the new Minister of Housing
Housing subsidy is increased and will be increased annually
The good news is that the housing subsidy has been increased to R25 800 to keep up with inflation. The National Department of Housing (NdoH) has also developed a formula to calculate the adjustment of the quantum of the subsidy, on an annual basis
Rules for housing assistance in emergency circumstances amended
The NDoH has announced the amended version of the National Housing Programme dealing with housing assistance in emergency circumstances. The rules for emergency hoousing circumstances relate to assistance to people to, for reasons beyond their control..
Ten years of growth in the SA housing market
Political, social and economic advancements made in South Africa since the 1994 elections have brought in their wake sweeping changes which have affected the lives of every South African.
Energy efficiency month (EEM) - save energy, save money
PGP agents build house in Fish Hoek township
Olive Grove handovers imminent
NewHco hands over Ebenhaeser retirement units in Pretoria
Low-cost housing
Generating economic empowerment - people building people, building houses in Khayelitsha
Medium-cost housing
Monte Close - 'Uncle Bob' brings proven formula to Midrand
Chianti Heights - affordable accommodation in the Strand, Western Cape
Riverside Estate retirement village coming on stream north of Durban
Medium-cost housing
Royal Ascot in Milnerton, Cape Town, is now in the final straight
Chestnut Ridge, Roayl Ascott - traditional South African homes in classic neo-Victorian style
Achievements & Awards
New look design award scheme to boost product design in SA
Quality
Modern paving calls for skilled installers
Vitrex invests millions to boost capacity and quality
Beware of that low tender
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