May 2007
Events
Forthcoming industry event information and revue of recently held functions
Features
North West Province outlines housing plans for 2007/2008
The North West Province MEC for Developmental Local Government and Housing, Frans Phenye Vilakazi presented his 2007/2008 budget speech on Friday 11 May - an event which marked the second year of success in housing delivery for the province
JPC announces plans for mixed-use development at Rietvlei Zoo Farm
The City of Johannesburg Property Company (JPC), managers of the City of Johannesburg's (CoJ) property portfolio has announced plans for the redevelopment of the Rietvlei Farm Zoo as a mixed-use development
SALGA to accelerate integrated housing development
Local government officials have responded to President Thabo Mbeki's call to build integrated housing developments faster, near lower-income communities' places of work. This was among the resolutions made at the close of the third National Conference of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) last month
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Electricity
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Plumbing
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Precast concrete solutions
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Roofing
Industry Buzz
Industry news and views from Southern Africa
Products & Services
Various construction products and services are highlighted for review
Regional Roundup
News briefs concerning the housing and construction industries from the Southern African Region
Social housing
An exploration of the policies and projects within the Social Housing sector of South Africa
Upmarket Housing
Current and proposed upmarket developments within South Africa are discussed
