August 2008
Events
Forthcoming industry event information and revue of recently held functions
Features
JOSHCO well positioned to meet growing housing needs in Johannesburg
The Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) ended the 2007/2008 financial year on June 30 in strong financial shape after developing no less than 1 938 affordable housing units during the period for the city's residents
Mixed income project to provide 25 000 housing opportunities
The Gauteng Department of Housing and City of Johannesburg announced the biggest Mixed Income Housing Development project ever undertaken by the provincial and local government in Doornkop South-Western of Johannesburg
Historic revival to flourish through district 6 based property development
Newly spawned property development 'Six' promises to awaken and revive the Eastern city precinct formerly occupied as the renowned District Six suburb
Latest Alexandra housing offerings completed on schedule
The Alexandra Renrewal Project (ARP), one of the eight urban nodes that comprise the government's Integrated Sustainable Rural Development and Urban Renewal Programme, has announced the scheduled completion of some of the projects from Phase 2
Overwhelming response to SASFA building code training
The response to the Southern African Light Steel Frame Building Association's (SASFA) recent training seminars on its newly published light steel frame building code has been overwhelming
Home improvement loans among lower income groups reach all-time high
While home owners across the board are struggling to repay their bonds, loans for home improvements among low income earners owners of properties below R400 000, are reaching record highs
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Cement and concrete
Housing in Southern Africa feature: Kitchens and bathrooms
Housing in Southern Africa feature: Rentals housing
Housing in Southern Africa Feature: Tools of the trade
Industry Buzz
Industry news and views from Southern Africa
Products & Services
Various construction products and services are highlighted for revue
Regional Roundup
News briefs concerning the housing and construction industries from within the Southern Africa region
Upmarket Housing
Current and proposed upmarket developments within Southern Africa are discussed
