March 2005
Features
Construction commences at Cosmo City
Housing in Southern Africa visits the site of the mammoth project and reports on the current site activities
Subsidies increased for new financial year
In mid-March the Minister of Housing, Lindiwe Nonceba Sisulu, announced the revised housing subsidies for the financial year spanning 2005 / 2006. What does this mean for low-income earners?
Building equipment review
Various building materials and tools highlighted for review
Regional roundup
News briefs concerning the housing industry from the Southern African region
Community empowerment
Housing in Southern Africa visits a subsidised housing project on the outskirts of Kimberley, Northern Cape Province and reports on the level of community involvement in the development, which ultimately house 1 500 people
Low and medium-cost housing
Housing projects in Gauteng for 2005 / 2006 are briefly discussed, including a brief report on the Kliptown project
Upmarket housing
A developer's business strategy bears success and the Western Cape property boom continues
Women in housing
Twelve graduates celebrate their new qualification, and the corporate sector sponsors workshops
News
Industry news from the South African market
Events
Forthcoming industry event information
