Settlements HOUSING Infrastructure in Southern Africa novemBER 2014 The Road to Redemption www.crown.co.za November 2014 SISULU’S SECTOR CONTRACT • R1BN FOR TOWNSHIP ECONOMIEs November 2014 HOUSING in Southern Africa CONTENTS NEWS 2 Ed’s Notes 4 R290m for Housing in 14 Mining Towns 4 R235m Underspent on Rural Infrastructure 4 R300m for Student Accommodation 9 9 Killarney – Mecca for Young Professionals HOUSING 12 Sisulu’s Social Contract with the Housing Sector 13 Limpopo Failed to Spend R500m for Housing 14 Trustees Roles Underestimated 16 Renewed Price Growth Index 18 Estate Agents Survey ENERGY EFFICIENCY, GREEN BUILDING & IBTs 19 Made from Recycled Polystyrene 12 22 Solar Technology for Affordable Housing Special Feature: The NHBRC The Road to Redemption The Inspectorate Centre for Research & Housing Innovation Sweeping Changes for the Sector Women Empowerment Programme BRICKS & PAVING 24 Umhlanga College CEMENT & CONCRETE 22 30 Reusing Building Debris DOORS, WINDOWS, FLOORS & WALLS 32 Flowcoat for SA’s Largest Flooring Project CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & TRANSPORT 33 New Wheel Loaders INFRASTRUCTURE & MIXED USE 37 R1bn to Improve and Build Township Economies INDUSTRY BUZZ, EVENTS & PRODUCTS 40 Caesarstone Winners 2014 33 November 2014 ED’S NOTES HOUSING Sisulu wants more…….. in Southern Africa At the National Human Settlements Indaba held in October, Minister Lindiwe Sisulu expected most sector players to arrive with a commitment THE TEAM to assist in delivering 1,5 million houses in five years. EDITOR Carol Dalglish
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