constructionlatest news & developments
South Africa’s construction sector recorded a 5% quarter-on-quarter rebound in the second quarter of 2026, while employment rose by 95,000 year on year, according to the Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) on Monday.
CONSTRUCTION

Afrimat Construction Index rebounds 5% in second quarter

South Africa’s construction sector recorded a 5% quarter-on-quarter rebound in the second quarter, while employment rose by 95,000 year on year, according to the Afrimat…

  • Yogashen Pillay
3 min read
Matias Cardarelli CEO of PPC
CEMENT

PPC extends CEO Matias Cardarelli’s contract to 2030

PPC CEO, Matias Cardarelli will focus on South Africa operational improvements and growth initiatives in Zimbabwe after his tenure was extended until 2030.

  • Tawanda Karombo
2 min read
The Verulam building collapse in December last year resulted in 5 deaths and 11 injuries.
BUILDING COLLAPSE

Building collapses spur calls for tougher SA construction rules

Proposed reforms aim to strengthen South Africa’s building oversight system, but experts say better enforcement and municipal capacity are also needed.

  • Gcwalisile Khanyile
  • Ntsikelelo Qoyo
6 min read
Construction underway in the Cape Town CBD. The construction pipeline expanded by over R13 billion as of June 2026.
PROPERTY

South Africa's construction pipeline had positive growth in 12-month period

Using real indicators such as building approvals and tenders, this means the pipeline has increased by more than R13bn, or 7.4% year-on-year.

  • Given Majola
3 min read
Cranes are out, but there are still stock shortages.
PROPERTY

South Africa is building more homes yet buyers are finding fewer

As South Africa approves more homes for construction, buyers face a tightening market with fewer options, leading to increased competition and pricing pressures for agents.

  • Given Majola
6 min read