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South Africa - Durban - 12 May 2021 - New flats in Kennedy road built for people from the shacks in the area are said to be of poor quality and are already starting to crumble even before beneficiaries moved in Picture: Doctor Ngcobo/African News Agency(ANA)
EThekwini Municipal housing projects halted after home builders council raises concerns
By Thami Magubane
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DURBAN - Two housing projects, worth millions of rand being built by the eThekwini Municipality, have been halted by the home building regulatory body after it picked up construction concerns during inspections.
Molebogeng Taunyane, the acting manager: corporate communication & stakeholder relations for the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) said the housing projects in Kennedy Road and Amaoti had been halted.
Gordhan says Eskom is quantifying R841m loss at Kusile
By Mayibongwe Maqhina
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Cape Town - Power utility Eskom is in the process of quantifying losses incurred in the R841 million accommodation building for workers at the Kusile power station.
This was revealed by Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan in his written response to parliamentary questions by DA MP Benedicta van Minnen.
The incomplete project, known as Wilge Residential Development Project, was initially costed at R260m but it ballooned to more than R800m when it was halted in 2019.
“Eskom is in the process of quantifying the losses incurred and the parties against whom legal actions should be taken. Counsel has been engaged to advise on the merits of intended action,” Gordhan said.
Leading the way in safe pre-fabricated on-site accommodation
May 10, 2021
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KWIKSPACE has been in the on-site accommodation business for almost 50 years and claims industry leadership in providing ‘Kwik’, high quality accommodation solutions. Prefabricated units are also manufactured for use as offices, mobile homes, dormitories, classrooms, clinics, kitchens, storage rooms/lockers, ablution facilities or temporary structures for shows and events.
Kwikspace buildings have a minimum rated lifespan of 20 years. Not only does Kwikspace use a thicker steel grade than the industry norm; its units are also insulated with polyurethane foam instead of the standard expanded polystyrene (EPS). This provides superior strength and thermal properties. Kwikspace panels are also covered with up to 0.47mm Aluzinc painted steel, providing improved corrosion resistance as well as increased durability and longevity.
FLISP partnership answers property dreams
First time home buyers in South Africa now have added support to get their foot on the first rung of the property ladder, thanks to a new partnership between legal technology company, LexisNexis South Africa, and conveyancing firm, MDW Inc.
The two industry players have joined forces to grow awareness among aspirant home owners of property funding available through the South African government’s Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Program (FLISP). LexisNexis is using its extensive network to encourage conveyancing attorneys and their employees to advise first time home buyers of the funding opportunity, while MDW Inc is authorised to facilitate the applications on behalf of the attorneys and their clients.