Akani - September/October Edition

SACPMP
October
Volume 2 Issue 1
This month we observe :
Marine Month
Transport Month
International Breast Cancer
Month Social Development Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
1. SACPMP
2. Housing Consumer
Protection Bill
3. Cape Construction EXPO
4. Registration Committee
visits North West
5. Khawuleza Coordination
Model
6. Remembering Dr Thandi
Ndlovu
7. “Building inspectors who
lack the relevant expertise
and knowledge are a
serious risk to construction
and building safety.”
Professionalising the sector
By Busiswa Mlandu
A registration category for building inspectors, aimed at protecting
the public from substandard building practices as well as boosting
the professionalism of the sector, will be launched by The South
African Council of Project and Construction Management
Professionals (SACPCMP) this October 2019.The launch of the
registration category follows months of industry-related research
pertaining to building inspectors’ scope of work, responsibilities,
risks and more. This research was undertaken by the National Home
Builders Registration Council(NHBRC),and under the recommendation
of the Council for the Built Environment (CBE), the SACPCMP was put
forth as the most preferable authority to manage the registration of
building inspectors within the country.
“The flooding that was seen in KwaZulu-Natal earlier this year,
which resulted in massive infrastructure damage, is one of many
examples citing the need for regulation of this sector. Building
inspectors who lack the relevant expertise and knowledge are a
serious risk to construction and building safety,” said SACPCMP
Registrar, Butcher Matutle. “Over the past 12 months or so, working
closely with a number of built environment professionals - including
representatives of Government, academia and the public sector - we
established a task team to develop this registration category.”
“Through this, we envisage the provision of a standard scope of
service to ensure that all stakeholders have clear indicators in terms
of the requirements and expectations pertaining to building
inspectors. Furthermore, we hope that registration will provide a
foundation for the professionalisation of building inspectors within
South Africa and help to further the legitimization of this
occupational practice.”

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Housing Consumers Protection Bill
By Molebogeng Taunyane
The Department of Human Settlements will this month visit different communities in various provinces across the
country to allow public comment and participation in the formulation of the Housing Consumer Protection Bill. In
August, Cabinet approved the publication of the Housing Consumer Protection Bill for public participation and
comment. The Bill repeals the current Housing Consumer Protection Measures Act, 95 of 1998. The Department of
Human Settlements will conduct public information sessions in all provinces as recommended by Cabinet. The new
Bill, once passed into Law will allow the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) more efficiency in
holding builders and contractors accountable and ensure they abide by set standards and regulations. It will also
strengthen Government’s efforts to curb the rise of unregistered builders.
Housing consumers who wish to build or buy new homes are advised to verify builders’ registration credentials and
home enrolment beforehand with the NHBRC in order to be covered by the warranty fund. Officials from the
Department will visit two venues in each province, as part of ensuring that more South Africans become accustomed
to the content and purpose of the Bill. The aim of the Bill is to ensure adequate protection of housing consumers and
effective regulation mechanism by expanding the protection to consumers. It also aims to introduce effective
enforcement tools and prescribing appropriate penalties or sanctions to deter non-compliance by home builders.
Each of the forthcoming sessions are meant to reach many consumers in the provinces. The targeted stakeholders
will include both public and private institutions, members of the public, civil society and community-based
organisations.
The schedule below outlines the planned visits to different communities in various provinces across the country.

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Cape Construction Expo 2019
By Agnes van den Berg
The Cape Construction Expo 2019 was held on 11 and 12
September 2019 at the SUN Exhibits, Grand West Casino in
Goodwood, Cape Town. The NHBRC used the opportunity to be
one of the exhibitors and the decision proved to be a good
one. The Cape Construction Expo 2019 is the only event
dedicated to the building and construction industry in the
Western Cape.
The expo presented visitors with an interactive programme of
free workshops available to all participants. It also provided an
opportunity for capacity building, business networking and
knowledge transfer. The visitor similarly had the opportunity
to network with built environment professionals who operate
in the local construction marketplace.
NHBRC Engineer, Dalitso Mkandawire
assisting visitors at the NHBRC
NHBRC recorded a total of 137 visitors to the stand over the
two days. These visitors were interested in registration as
home builders and very curious about the NHBRC’s take on
IBT’s.
Registration Committee visits North West
By Zwido Netshaulu
The NHBRC Registration Committee of Council led by the CEO, Mziwonke
Dlabantu visited subsidy housing projects under construction in the North
West on Thursday, 27 th of June 2019.This forms part of the NHBRC’s
Council oversight responsibility to assess home builders’ compliance to
home-building standards of housing projects earmarked for subsidy
beneficiaries.
The first project that the council committee visited was Dinie Estates, a
new settlement that is situated 10km outside of Rustenburg. The
Department of Local Government & Human Settlements (DLG&HS) bought
the land from a local famer to build dignified housing for farmworkers.
Dinie Estates housing project will deliver a total of 490 units once it is
completed. The second housing project visited was Bokamoso, a mining
township just outside of Rustenburg. Anglo Platinum donated the land to
government to benefit the people living within the perimeter of the mine.
The Council Committee members were surprised by the amount of
earthworks due to that large portion of Rustenburg residential land is
covered by a blanket of black clay soil which covers a large portion of
Rustenburg residential land which is not a norm in the low cost sector.
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Registration Committee of Council on site
“The Bokamoso
housing project will
deliver a total of
2 400 units once all
phases are
complete.”

Khawuleza
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This type of soil is affected by moisture changes
during the annual rainfall season as it absorbs
moisture and expands during wet months and
shrinks in dry months. These changes tend to
affect the foundation and make it difficult to build
quality low cost structures within the subsidy
quantum.
The solution that was then considered was to
remove the clay in the foot print of the units and
import stable inert material which is compacted
and followed by a light raft foundation to balance
“Khawuleza” Service Delivery
cost and affordability. This slows down
construction but eliminates remedial works
during the life of the structures.
Bokamoso housing project will deliver a total of
2 400 units once all phases are complete. The
Council was impressed with the construction
work and the effort of Home Inspectors and
training support that is currently being provided
to emerging home builders on-site. Other
provinces visited by the Committee Members
include Easter and Western Cape.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on government
officials to “Khawuleza” and move with speed in delivering
services. “Khawuleza” which means hurry up in isiXhosa, is
the name for a new district co-ordination model which
seeks to “improve the coherence and effect of government
service delivery and development”.
According to President Ramaphosa “Khawuleza” will
address monitoring and evaluation which has been
inconsistent and at times vague. He stated that some
programmes and initiatives that had been rolled out were
“not in sync with government’s overarching strategy, and
were implemented on a piecemeal and silo basis".
“Monitoring and evaluation has been inconsistent and at
times vague, resulting in us having no clear line of sight of
what is needed, where it is needed, how it will be done
and how much it is costing,” President Ramaphosa said. He
also added that the new dispensation sought to change the
face of rural and urban landscapes by “ensuring
complementarity between urban and rural development,
with a deliberate emphasis on local economic
development. President Ramaphosa said the District Coordination
Model was not something he wanted to see in
the distant future. “It is an imperative of the here and
now, because we are racing against time to improve the
lives of our people. President Ramaphosa also announced
that a project management office in the presidency was
being established which would set up a war room to coordinate
the different interventions. “We will require all
government departments and state institutions, including
at the provincial and local levels, to support the mapping
of existing youth work-seeker support services,
infrastructure and facilities,” President Ramaphosa said.
President Ramaphosa at the launch of “Kahwuleza”
“It is an imperative
of the here and
now, because we
are racing against
time to improve the
lives of our people”

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Remembering Dr Thandi Ndlovu
The NHBRC mourns the death of construction sector’s pioneer and
trailblazer Dr Thandi Ndlovu, who is also the founder and CEO of
Motheo Construction Group. Motheo Construction Group is a
registered developer with the NHBRC. Dr Ndlovu founded her
company22years ago. It has completed many projects across the
country; these include Community Residential Units (CRU), Breaking
New Ground (BNG), shopping complexes and office parks.
A medical doctor by profession, Ndlovu entered the construction
business and changed its complexion, paving the way for more black
businesses to play a meaningful role. Among many accolades, the
African Women Chartered Accountants named Ndlovu as the 2017
Woman of Substance. The award was for significant role in the
upliftment of black women, demonstrating quality and successful
leadership in areas of governance and business to attain gender
equality.
The late Dr Thandi Ndlovu
May her soul rest in peace
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The incidence of breast cancer among South African women is
increasing and it is one of the most common cancers among
women in South Africa. It is the most prevalent cancer amongst
white and Asian women and the second most common cancer
among black and coloured women.
Facts about breast cancer:
Early detection of the condition can lead to effective
treatment and a positive prognosis. About 90% of patients
survive for many years after diagnosis when breast cancer is
detected at the early stages.
Regular self-breast examination and regular mammograms are
key to early detection.
Presenting yourself early for treatment may result in more
effective treatment, leading to a reduction in pain and
suffering and a significant decrease in the loss of life.
The designation of October as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month"
in South Africa reflects a nationwide drive by public and private
healthcare structures to raise awareness of this debilitating
disease across all races and class structures.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness
Month
“A recent study
published by medical
journal Lancet
predicts that South
Africa could see an
increase of 78% in the
number of cancer
cases by 2030”

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Minister vows expropriation of land without compensation
The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Honourable Lindiwe Sisulu and her Deputy
Pam Tshwete delivered their Budget Vote Speeches in Parliament recently ..
Minister Sisulu on her address emphasised that the Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
Department will be the first to use a constitutional amendment that will enable the expropriation of
land without compensation, starting with state-owned land.
This was to cement the department’s reframed approach to housing development which took on the
concept of human settlements as opposed to housing. The pivotal difference here is that the
department is no longer building houses, but building communities with all its amenities.
Among the key commitments she made in the address were the following;
To urgently reverse entrenched spatial patterns across the country and therefore remove those
continuing to divide communities across racial lines.
To use our housing output to provide the indigent with free housing and support for low-income
groups.
To ensure that housing developments are close to cities, this is the engine of societies and
include amenities for the communities.
To own and utilise public land for this purpose. With new legislation for land expropriation in the
pipeline, we will make sure that we are first takers in the queue for expropriated land.
To create access to housing finance and for this reason the establishment of the Human
Settlements Development Bank, which was launched in 2018.
Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Pam Tshwete in her address announced
that the department will spearhead the roll-out of housing for vulnerable communities including
Military Veterans, upgrading of informal settlements and allocation of serviced sites, to create jobs
through the implementation of the PHP/Self Help Housing Projects.
This will be based on the successfully piloted model of the Vulindlela Rural Housing Project in KwaZulu-
Natal which will deliver 25 000 housing units on completion and is currently standing at more than 22
000 housing units delivered to date.
Both Ministers urged young people to become active citizens and to participate in government projects
by also assisting in coming up with ideas that will help restore the dignity of all disadvantaged South
Africans and address Apartheid Spatial Planning.

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SAWIC Congress 2019
In commemorating the 63rd anniversary of the 1956 Women's
March during the 25th year of our country’s democracy, the
South African Women in Construction (SAWIC) in partnership
with the National Department of Human Settlements, Water
and Sanitation hosted the National Women's Summit on 20-22
August in Whiteriver, Mpumalanga under the theme “THE
4th INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION - LOCALIZING THE NEW URBAN
AGENDA 2030” to facilitate a social dialogue, formulate a
strategy and the implementation plan required by the women
sector in accelerating the delivery of basic infrastructure by
2030. The NHBRC participated as a partnering sponsor where
the Summits ought to evaluate the impact of the 4th
Industrial Revolution as the future of Infrastructure
development, service delivery and catalyst for the creation
of jobs in line with the goals set by the United Nations for the
achievement of the New Urban Agenda – 2030.
Master Builders Congress 2019
“THE 4th INDUSTRIAL
REVOLUTION -
LOCALIZING THE NEW
URBAN AGENDA 2030”
On 9 September Master Builders South Africa hosted their
annual Congress in Ekurhuleni. The 2019 Master Builders South
Africa Congress is the 113th edition of this annual event, and is
planned around the theme: “Building a sustainable, innovative
and transformed construction industry”. The event is a major
highlight on the construction industry calendar, which the
NHBRC was a partnering sponsor, is was attended by leaders
and owners of established and emerging businesses in the
industry, senior government officials from sector departments,
representatives from local government, financial institutions,
suppliers in the construction industry and many more. Over 350
delegates to attended the event.

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THE NHBRC WISHES THE SPRINGBOKS ALL THE
BEST OF LUCK IN THEIR QUEST FOR THEIR THIRD
RUGBY WORLD CUP TITLE. HAING PREVIOUSLY
WON IN 1995 AND 2007 RESPECTIVELY, THEY ARE
PITTED IN THE GROUP WITH THE ALL BLACKS,
ITALY AND NAMIBIA TO NAME A FEW. DESPITE
LOSING TO THE ALL BLACKS IN THEIR OPENING
MATCH, THEY ARE STILL FAVOURITES TO STILL
QUALIFY TO THE KNOCK OUT STAGES. SIYA KOLISI
AND YOUR BOYS THE WHOLE NHBRC AND SOUTH
AFRICA ARE BEHIND YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Snapshot : 2018/2019 Performance
The NHBRC performance achievement is measured based on the number of key performance
indicators where targets were achieved against the total number of key performance indicators
as outlined in the annual plan. The performance for the 2018/19 financial year shows that 26
targets were achieved against the set target of 33 key performance indicators and this
represents an achievement of 79% and 21% non-achievements. The 2018/19 performance of 79%
is the highest performance achievement of the NHBRC over the last five financial years. The
lowest performance was realised in the financial year 2014/15 where only 14 targets where
achieved against the set target of 48 key performance indicators representing 29% achievement.
Management is pleased with the continued improvement in the performance of the organisation
over the last five years.
“THE 2018/19
PERFORMANCE
OF 79% IS THE
HIGHEST
PERFORMANCE
ACHEIVEMENT
OF THE NHBRC
OVER THE LAST
FIVE FINANCIAL
YEARS”

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NHBRC Movements
The NHBRC is pleased to announce the following changes in their leadership
structures.
Mr Otsile Maseng : Acting CEO
Ms Julia Motapola : Acting COO
Mr Hulisani Mmbara, Acting Executive Manager: Legal and Compliance and Enforcement
New Appointments
Ms Mathebe Kumalo : Manager,
Strategic Planning, Evaluation and Monitoring
Ms Gugu Mkhize : Executive Manager,
Corporate Services

Buza UBongani
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Sanibonani! My name is
Bongani the Builder. AS
citizens, we have rights,
but with those come
obligations. I am here to
assist you in realising your
rights as a housing
consumer and
understanding the NHBRCs
mandate.
Foul Play
Dear Bongani
What channels can we use to report
unscrupulous conduct by NHBRC
registered builders and NHBRC
employees?
Evans Mashaba, Boksburg
Dear Evans
Thank you for getting in touch
The NHBRC has a zero tolerance
policy towards any unscrupulous
behavior as the champion of the
housing consumer. We pride
ourselves as being an ethically
sound organisation and we have
established a toll free ethics hotline
which is independently managed to
report any suspicious activity. The
contact details are 0800 200 698
NHBRC Inspections
Dear Bongani
How far is the process of reviewing the Housing Consumers Protection Bill?
Stephan Erlank, Somerset West
Dear Stephan
We have embarked on nationwide information sessions regarding the review and input of the Housing
Consumers Protection Bill. We will be hosting the Western Cape sessions on 14 and 15 November. In
the meantime please keep your eyes peeled on our social media platforms and have a look at our
website for the schedule.
Ask Bongani by emailing thenhbrc@nhbrc.org.za with the subject line : BUZA UBONGANI

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All About Property
The NHBRC is running a consumer awareness campaign on DSTV’s
Home Channel for season 3 of All About Property show – a home
buying and selling advice show. The objective of this campaign is to
educate the South African housing consumer on the role of the
NHBRC, the importance of enrolling their housing projects and using
a NHBRC registered builder amongst others.
This campaign will be for a period of 13 weeks and started airing on
Monday the 5 th of August until Sunday the 3 rd of November 2019 on
The DSTV Channel 176. Our participation will include a weekly home
building tip on All About Property, three interviews with the NHBRC
executives during the season, and a TV commercial during All About
Property and on The Home Channel.
All About Property broadcasts on Mondays at 16h30, Wednesdays at
20h30, Thursdays at 08h30, Fridays at 12h30, Saturdays at 17h30 &
00h30 and Sundays at 13h00 and 21h30.
A new home for women’s month
By Samkelo Gqeba
As part of women month celebration, the NHBRC partnered with Eastern
Cape Human Settlements Department to handover a newly -built BNG
house to Ms Elsie Bruntjies, 76 year elderly women from Cookhouse on 20
August 2019. The house hand over was officiated by the Eastern Cape
MEC Honourable Nonkqubela Pieters and Blue Crane Municipality Mayor
Honourable Bonisile Manxoweni as part of government efforts to provide
decent shelter to vulnerable and destitute families.
The beneficiary, Ms Elsie Bruntjies, 76 year old from Cookhouse was
moved from a depilated mud house into a brand new home fully -
furnished by the NHBRC as part of its social transformation programme.
The old mud house was not in a suitable condition for any human
habitation. Ms Bruntjies was tearful and happy when she received a key
to her new home.” I have been waiting for this day for a long time but
never lost hope. I want to thank government for this beautiful house and I
could now live a dignified life,” she said.
Ms Elsie Bruntjies receives keys to her home
National Homebuilders
Registration Council
27 Leeuwkop Road Sunninghill
2191
[www.nhbrc.org.za]
[thenhbrc@nhbrc.org.za]
[0800200824]