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AKHANI<br />
TO BUILD<br />
December 2018<br />
Volume 3, Issue 1<br />
Mr Thihangwi Mudau hands over the house to the 12 year old beneficiary<br />
IBT HOUSE HANDED OVER TO CHILD HEADED<br />
FAMILY IN THABAZIMBI<br />
On Monday, 10 December 2018, the Limpopo MEC of COGHSTA, Mr Jerry Ndou joined the NHBRC<br />
and its sponsor to hand over a house to a child-headed family in Thabazimbi. The family is headed by<br />
a 12-year old girl who also looks after her mentally retarded brother and uncle. High Point Trading 263<br />
CC - a 100% black female-owned Innovative Building Technologies (IBTs) company sponsored and<br />
built the 5-roomed house. The house was built within a period of three weeks which illustrates the<br />
speed and cost savviness of constructing IBT’s compared to the conventional brick and mortar.<br />
During construction more than 82% of the youth in Thabazimbi were employed to build the house in<br />
order to alleviate the high unemployment rate in the community. The NHBRC supports approved IBT<br />
system developers who embark on community initiatives by showcasing their innovative systems in<br />
order to ensure that those who are destitute, living with disabilities and child-headed families are<br />
provided with a sustainable home. This forms part of the NHBRC’s corporate responsibility and<br />
mandate that seeks to promote and raise awareness about IBTs in South Africa.<br />
DID YOU KNOW : In November 2018, The Department of Human Settlements<br />
celebrated the delivery of 4.7 million housing opportunities since 1994<br />
by launching three social housing projects worth R300 million in Bellair, south<br />
of Durban city, meant to bring beneficiaries closer to work opportunities.<br />
Special Interest<br />
Articles:<br />
• IBT House handover 1<br />
• The NHBRC carries out<br />
its STEP Mandate 4<br />
• Buza uBongani 7<br />
Individual<br />
Highlights:<br />
EC Women<br />
training 2<br />
New<br />
appointment in<br />
Gauteng 2
THE MEC OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS VISITS<br />
THE NHBRC<br />
EC Women benefit from<br />
technical training<br />
As part of women month activities, the<br />
NHBRC Eastern Cape Training Department<br />
On 29 October 2018,the MEC of<br />
Human Settlements in Gauteng, Mr<br />
Uhuru Moiloa visited the NHBRC<br />
Head-Office to meet with the CEO of<br />
NHBRC Mr. Mziwonke Dlabantu as<br />
part of a joint collaborative effort<br />
between his department and the<br />
NHBRC.<br />
Among key issues that were<br />
discussed included the following;<br />
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Abandoned CRU projects and<br />
structural assessments<br />
Innovative Building<br />
Technology Guidelines<br />
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Illegal invasions and hijacking<br />
of houses, budget pressures<br />
and proposed solutions<br />
Possible corrective response to<br />
houses built on wetlands and<br />
defects<br />
Outstanding debt to the<br />
NHBRC<br />
Incubation programme<br />
Unsigned MOU<br />
Utilisation of Engineers from<br />
NHBRC on departmental<br />
projects.<br />
in partnership with Senqu Local Municipality<br />
hosted three-day women in construction<br />
technical training workshop at Sterkspruit,<br />
Bhunga Hall from 22-24 August 2018.The<br />
main purpose of the workshop was to equip<br />
women-owned home builders with technical<br />
standards and compliance skills in<br />
preparation of the roll out of the formal<br />
training programme. About 25 registered<br />
women-owned home builders from Joe<br />
Gqabi District municipalities attended the<br />
session.The training focuses on house<br />
construction stages such as type of soils,<br />
foundations, super structure, roof and<br />
finishing, practical completion and ,<br />
occupational health and safety.<br />
One of the attendees, Nomzi Ngulube from<br />
Ponama Construction said the training was<br />
beneficial to her company as she is currently<br />
involved in a local human settlements<br />
project.“I have learnt new things about<br />
house construction especially about the new<br />
FLTR: Ms Nurse Chavalala (Regional Manager : Inland), Mr Uhuru Moiloa ( MEC of Human Settlements in<br />
Gauteng), Mr. Mziwonke Dlabantu (CEO:NHBRC), Ms Matilda Gasela (HOD : Gauteng Human Settlements)<br />
APPOINTMENT REGIONAL MANAGER : INLAND<br />
It is with great pleasure to announce that Ms. Nurse Chavalala has been<br />
appointed as Regional Manager: Inland with effect from the 1 st of December<br />
2018. We hereby congratulate her and wish her all of the best in her<br />
professional endeavours and her continued service to the NHBRC. As Regional<br />
Manager: Inland, she will be responsible for the following amongst other things:<br />
Provision of regional operational and strategic leadership to the NHBRC’s<br />
Inland Regional office;<br />
- Ensuring customer service centricity in all the operations of the region;<br />
- Execution of the NHBRC’s strategy throughout the region and manage<br />
relationships between the region’s relevant provincial offices,<br />
stakeholders, customers and home building entities;<br />
- Develop the regional strategy that must be implemented within the<br />
approved parameters and policies.<br />
We thank you in advance for your support to her as she sets out in her new<br />
professional journey.<br />
home building manual. As a subcontractor,<br />
the knowledge I have gained from this<br />
training programme will improve the quality<br />
of BNG houses that I am currently building in<br />
Sterkspruit.”<br />
Nurse Chavalala: Newly appointed<br />
Regional Manager : Inland
Govan Mbeki Awards Honours Struggle Heroes<br />
More than 1000 delegates from all the<br />
country’s nine provinces will converged on<br />
30 November at East London International<br />
Convention Centre to attend the 2018<br />
Govan Mbeki Awards. Named after the<br />
struggle icon, Govan Mbeki, the Awards<br />
honour excellence in the human<br />
settlements delivery. They acknowledge<br />
the role played by provinces,<br />
municipalities, developers in in delivering<br />
quality houses and creating sustainable<br />
human settlements. The 2018 Awards<br />
come as the country recently reached a<br />
milestone of having delivered over 4.7<br />
million housing opportunities since 1994.<br />
Following a rigorous and independent evaluation process, finalists competed in 17<br />
categories that included among others, the Best Upgraded Informal Settlements,<br />
the Best Integrated Human Settlements, the Best Woman Contractor, Youth<br />
Contractor, and the Best Province in Human Settlements Delivery. Human<br />
Settlements Minister Nomaindiya Mfeketo bestowed the Life-Time Achievement<br />
Awards to Albertina Sisulu; Mathew Goniwe; Fort Calata; Sicelo Mhlawuli; Sparrow<br />
Mkonto; Qaqawuli Godolozi; Sipho Hashe; and Champion Galela for the role they<br />
played in the struggle for a free South Africa. The Awards were preceded by a Golf<br />
Challenge in the morning of Friday, 30 th of November 2018, whose proceeds would<br />
go towards building a house for 61-year-old Ms Thobeka Daniso. The Buffalo City<br />
Municipality, through a council resolution, approved the project and is currently<br />
seized with internal processes to make sure Daniso has a house. Minister Mfeketo,<br />
the MEC for Human Settlements in the Eastern Cape, the Executive Mayor of<br />
Buffalo City Municipality will also handover to struggle veteran Mrs Nothemba<br />
Fazzie, a house in Duncan Village which its construction was initiated by President<br />
Ramaphosa in <strong>January</strong> 8 this year.<br />
Some category winners at the East London Convention Centre on the night of the 2018 Govan Mbeki Awards
50 YOUTH FROM MADIBA’S BIRTHPLACE RECIEVES<br />
BRICKLAYING CERTIFICATES<br />
As part of Nelson Mandela Centenary celebrations, the NHBRC in partnership with the Eastern Cape<br />
Department of Human Settlements handed over certificates to 50 unemployed youth that were trained in<br />
bricklaying in the rural villages of Qunu and Mqekezwni. The event held at Qunu Thusong Centre on 25<br />
September 2018, was attended by MEC for the Department of Human Settlements Hon Mlungisi Mvoko, local<br />
councillors from King Sabata Dalidyebo Municipality and members of the Mvezo Traditional Council. The training<br />
programme consists of female learners 60 % and 40 was part of the NHBRC’s youth in construction accredited<br />
skills development programmes. The youth also benefited from NYDA in Life Skills training programme.The<br />
NHBRC youth in construction training seeks to develop a pool of skilled youth in the human settlements sector in<br />
a bid to improve their employability and participation in the local construction projects. The training programmes<br />
are conducted by registered facilitators with Construction Seta and modules are accredited NQF levels.<br />
NHBRC Training Consultant responsible for Eastern Cape, Nomthandazo Mkwanzazi said the youth from<br />
Madiba’s birthplace will be placed in the local human settlement flagship project to gain much- needed practical<br />
experience. “An agreement was made with the local councillors, municipality and contractor that all of them<br />
(youth) will be placed in a Qunu Site and Mvezo site where a human settlement flagship project- Mandela 400<br />
first phase is currently under construction, “she said. One of the trainees, Pumeza Khohliwe said she was<br />
hopeful that the training programme will help them to get jobs.<br />
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The jubilant youth holding their certificates outside Qunu Post Office, EC<br />
THE NHBRC CARRIES OUT ITS STEP MANDATE<br />
On 01 October 2018 the NHBRC in Mpumalanga in partnership with Thembisile Hani Local<br />
Municipality trained 27 people living with disabilities with Occupational Health and Safety<br />
Training. This is part of a number of initiatives that will be rolled-out nationwide aimed at<br />
empowering and upskilling people living with disabilities as mandated by STEP. Following<br />
their successful completion of the training, the local municipality has pledged to place the<br />
participants on a priority list and appoint them on upcoming construction projects with<br />
pertinence to their recently acquired skills.This initiative culminated into a joyous<br />
graduation ceremony delegates from the municipality, NHBRC and families of some of the<br />
graduates were in attendance to witness this proud moment.<br />
Gradution Ceremony in<br />
Polokwane<br />
On Thursday, 18 October 2018,<br />
the Department of Human<br />
Settlements, Limpopo Province,<br />
the NHBRC and SAWIC held a<br />
graduation ceremony in<br />
Polokwane, at the Protea Hotel<br />
Landmark, Limpopo.<br />
The NHBRC Centre for Research<br />
and Innovation recently trained 150<br />
learners from November 2017 until<br />
August 2018 District in the<br />
following courses:<br />
- Health and Safety<br />
- Home Building Technical<br />
Skills<br />
- Construction Management<br />
The learners have since registered<br />
with the NHBRC as the Registered<br />
Home Builders during the inception<br />
of the programme.<br />
COGHSTA Limpopo, the NHBRC<br />
and SAWIC partnered to ensure a<br />
successful training programme.<br />
Stay tuned for upcoming<br />
graduation ceremonies in all<br />
provinces.
THE NHBRC MOBILE OFFICE rolls into 2019<br />
Our mobile office visits are aimed at ensuring that the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) as the<br />
housing regulator is able to support housing consumers and homebuilders who are unable to access its products and<br />
services in the main urban centers.<br />
The NHBRC team is deployed to assist and attend to consumer complaints, housing consumer awareness on rights and<br />
obligations, builder registration and renewals, home enrolments, technical assistance as well as training of homebuilders.<br />
The mobile office can also accept payments and print registration and enrolment certificates.<br />
These visits are also an opportunity for housing consumers who wish to build or buy a new home to also check the status of<br />
their homebuilder, enrolment of their homes and learn about their rights and responsibilities as they embark on this<br />
important milestone.<br />
The NHBRC Mobile Office can be reached in the following provinces to kick off 2019:<br />
2019<br />
Date<br />
Event/Venue<br />
07-30 <strong>January</strong> Limpopo<br />
04-28 February Mpumalanga<br />
18 February-22 March KwaZuluNatal<br />
04-22 March Eastern Cape<br />
Updates on venues in the provinces will be communicated on our social media platforms and regional print media<br />
EASTERN CAPE WELCOMES NEW PROVINCIAL MANAGER<br />
The NHBRC would like to welcome Ernest Sonnenberg as the new provincial manager in<br />
the Eastern Cape. Ernest is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in<br />
management and stakeholder engagement. He has 12 years’ experience as a business<br />
manager at Sonnenberg Transport where he was responsible for the overall operation of<br />
the business between 1994 till 2006; he continued to serve in an advisory capacity till<br />
2011. He has a further 12 years’ experience in local government, 7 years as a member<br />
of the executive of the Council of the City of Cape Town, where he was responsible for<br />
Human Settlement development between 2011 and 2013 and then for Utility Services<br />
(previously referred to as trade services) till the end of 2016. Utility Services included the<br />
departments of Solid Waste, Electricity and Water and Sanitation. In 2107, he was<br />
appointed as a director for the newly established Area Base Service Delivery Directorate<br />
(ABSD). The purpose of the new directorate was to enhance transversal management<br />
and improve customer centricity.<br />
He is educated in both Public and Business Administration with an Advanced Diploma in<br />
Public Administration from the University of the Western Cape and a Master of Business<br />
Administration (MBA) from Stellenbosch University.<br />
He however believes that soft skills contribute significantly to the success of an organization. To this extend his experience<br />
and understanding of stakeholders, communities and their dynamics, will allow him to successfully engage with them to the<br />
benefit of all concerned.
BUZA UBONGANI<br />
ASK BONGANI<br />
Sanibonani! My name is<br />
Bongani the Builder. As citizens,<br />
we have rights, but with those<br />
come obligations. I am here to<br />
assist you in realising your<br />
rights as a housing consumer<br />
and understanding the NHBRCs<br />
mandate.<br />
IBT’s<br />
Dear Bongani<br />
What re IBTs and what is their<br />
relevance?<br />
Godfrey Pooe, Rustenburg<br />
Dear Godfrey<br />
The NHBRC has taken the position<br />
that the term innovative building<br />
technology (IBT) is more inclusive of<br />
all innovation in artefacts or<br />
processes. IBTs can provide<br />
solutions to relevant challenges in<br />
both the public and private sector.<br />
Some benefits of using IBTs in<br />
housing projects as compared to<br />
conventional construction methods,<br />
include cost savings, improved rate<br />
of construction, lower maintenance,<br />
improved energy efficiency, water<br />
savings, less wastage, improved<br />
embodied energy and social<br />
acceptability.<br />
NHBRC Involvement<br />
Dear Bongani<br />
I would like to use my bonus pay out to build my parents a home. Does this mean that I have<br />
to involve the NHBRC?<br />
Unity Kgoanana, Seshego<br />
Dear Unity<br />
Building a new home is a key milestone in anyone’s life. The Act requires all home builders to enrol every new<br />
home with the NHBRC at least 15 days prior to construction. The enrolment of a new home is the first step in the<br />
protection of a housing consumers’ right, as provided by the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act, 1998.<br />
IN addition, any person in the business of building is required by law to be registered with the NHBRC. So make<br />
sure your chosen homebuilder is registered with the NHBRC before building<br />
Ask Bongani by emailing thenhbrc@nhbrc.org.za with the subject line : BUZA<br />
UBONGANI
MAKING YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTION STICK<br />
It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions is as long as your holiday shopping list. In addition to the post-holiday slump,<br />
not being able to keep your resolutions by February, March or even late <strong>January</strong> may increase your anxiety. When your holiday<br />
decorations are packed up and stored away, the frustration of an unused gym membership or other reminders of failed resolutions can<br />
make the later winter months feel hopeless.<br />
However, it is important to remember that the New Year isn’t meant to serve as a catalyst for sweeping character changes. It is a time for<br />
people to reflect on their past year’s behavior and promise to make positive lifestyle changes. “Setting small, attainable goals throughout<br />
the year, instead of a singular, overwhelming goal on <strong>January</strong> 1 can help you reach whatever it is you strive for,” says psychologist Lynn<br />
Bufka, PhD. “Remember, it is not the extent of the change that matters, but rather the act of recognizing that lifestyle change is important<br />
and working toward it, one step at a time.”<br />
By making your resolutions realistic, there is a greater chance that you will keep them throughout the year, incorporating healthy<br />
behavior into your everyday life. APA offers these tips when thinking about a News Year’s resolution:<br />
1. Start small<br />
Make resolutions that you think you can keep. If, for example, your aim is to exercise more frequently, schedule three or four<br />
days a week at the gym instead of seven. If you would like to eat healthier, try replacing dessert with something else you enjoy,<br />
like fruit or yogurt, instead of seeing your diet as a form of punishment.<br />
2. Change one behavior at a time<br />
Unhealthy behaviors develop over the course of time. Thus, replacing unhealthy behaviors with healthy ones requires time.<br />
Don’t get overwhelmed and think that you have to reassess everything in your life. Instead, work toward changing one thing at a<br />
time.<br />
3. Talk about it<br />
Share your experiences with family and friends. Consider joining a support group to reach your goals, such as a workout class<br />
at your gym or a group of coworkers quitting smoking. Having someone to share your struggles and successes with makes your<br />
journey to a healthier lifestyle that much easier and less intimidating.<br />
4. Don’t beat yourself up<br />
Perfection is unattainable. Remember that minor missteps when reaching your goals are completely normal and OK. Don’t give<br />
up completely because you ate a brownie and broke your diet, or skipped the gym for a week because you were busy.<br />
Everyone has ups and downs; resolve to recover from your mistakes and get back on track.<br />
5. Ask for support<br />
Accepting help from those who care about you and will listen strengthens your resilience and ability to manage stress caused by<br />
your resolution. If you feel overwhelmed or unable to meet your goals on your own, consider seeking professional help.<br />
Psychologists are uniquely trained to understand the connection between the mind and body. They can offer strategies as to<br />
how to adjust your goals so that they are attainable, as well as help you change unhealthy behaviors and address emotional<br />
issues.<br />
Source: APA
COMPANY DETAILS<br />
The National Homebuilders Registration Council<br />
27 Leeukop Road<br />
Sunninghill<br />
Johannesburg<br />
2191<br />
TEL: 011 317 0000<br />
TOLL FREE HOTLINE: 0800 200 824<br />
FRAUD HOTLINE: 0800 203 698<br />
www.nhbrc.org.za<br />
Email: thenhbrc@nhbrc.org.za<br />
EDITORIAL DETAILS<br />
Editor in Chief: Tshepo Nkosi (tsheponk@nhbrc.org.za)<br />
Editor: Portia Sebulela (portias@nhbrc.org.za)<br />
Contributors: Molebogeng Taunyane<br />
Hastings Moeng<br />
Vuk’uzenzele<br />
The Department of Human Settlements<br />
Busiswa Mlandu<br />
Nkululeko Buthelezi