Construction industry: Mixed reaction to Sexwale speech

The Master Builders Association of the Western Cape (MBAWC) supports the majority of the statements made by Minister of Human Settlements, Tokyo Sexwale, in his address recently to the National Assembly regarding the Human Settlements Budget Vote. However, Rob Johnson, executive director of the MBAWC, says, "Minister Sexwale's address contained a number of elements which have our full support however there are a few which we oppose." 14 May 2012 06:55

Labour laws to set new course

In March, cabinet approved the submission of the amendment bills for the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) to Parliament. The two will deal with the phenomenon of labour broking and child labour, among other things. 2 May 2012 07:08

Gauteng corridor needs R500bn

Preliminary estimates indicated that R500bn would be required for the construction of the Gauteng-to-Durban corridor, of which an estimated R100bn would be needed for the development of the port precinct, Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele said in Parliament late last week. 30 Apr 2012 07:57

Polystyrene can solve housing problem - PSPC

Two of South Africa's most pressing needs, namely the need for sustainable, low-cost housing and the need to divert recyclable materials away from the country's landfill sites which are rapidly approaching their fill capacity, have found an unlikely common solution in recycled expanded polystyrene (EPS). 18 May 2012 06:48

OUTA needs cash to continue its fight

Times Live reports that while the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has won the battle to prevent e-tolling on Gauteng's highways, its hefty legal expenses have left it broke, and it will launch an SMS fund raising campaign this week to raise the money needed to continue its battle. 30 Apr 2012 10:09

Zuma receives board's report on Cele

President Jacob Zuma has received a report from the Board of Inquiry appointed to investigate alleged misconduct by suspended National Police Commissioner General Bheki Cele. 22 May 2012 12:32

Call to seize mines, banks and telecommunications

Business Live reports that the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has called for the "seizure of mines, telecommunications and banks" under a nationalisation plan that it hopes will transform the local economy. 18 May 2012 13:43

African Green Campus Initiative launched

University and college campuses that address climate challenge will better serve students and help create a thriving and ethical society, Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande said at the launch of the African Green Campus Initiative on Saturday. Nzimande said colleges and universities would help provide students with the know-how and skills needed to address climate change. 23 Apr 2012 07:13

Gyproc launches two new plaster products

Saint-Gobain Gyproc has announced the launch of two new plaster product formulations - Gyproc RhinoLite Skim Plaster for RhinoBoard and Gyproc RhinoLite Projection Plaster One Coat. 28 May 2012 08:48

Six new correctional centres to be built, 12 more planned

Construction on six new correctional centres will get under way this year, with a further 12 in the pipeline, Correctional Services Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said on Wednesday. 17 May 2012 09:45

Industry rejects proposed state-owned construction company

The Master Builders Association of the Western Cape (MBAWC) supports the majority of the statements made by Minister of Human Settlements, Tokyo Sexwale, in his address to the National Assembly regarding the Human Settlements Budget Vote. 15 May 2012 11:20

SARS to tighten tax collection laws

The South African Revenue Service has vowed to enhance its tax collection laws in a renewed bid to target wealthy individuals who are said to be costing the country millions of rands every year through tax evasion. 2 Apr 2012 13:20

Construction of Paarl's first green office building commences

Building plans for Cecilia Square, the technology-intelligent and environment-friendly office building planned along the N1, adjacent to Paarl Mall, recently received the municipal stamp of approval. 17 Apr 2012 11:38