11Sep, 2020

Beyond Covid-19

We are still applying various Covid-19 regulations to protect us against the spread of the invisible enemy. We wear masks, practice social distancing and sanitize our hands regularly. Many families across the world are mourning the loss of loved ones. The economic consequences of the pandemic should still be confirmed. Prior to Covid-19 we heard […]

05Sep, 2020

Youth Build 2020

The National Department of Human Settlements in partnership with provinces, metros, local municipalities and sector stakeholders annually implements the Youth Build Projects. The Youth Build Projects aims to: • Promote the national youth service through the construction of housing units for vulnerable groups; • Commemorate 1976 youth uprisings through the actual construction of housing units; […]

30Aug, 2020

NHBRC Women and Youth Training-Mtubatuba

On the 11th to 14th August 2020, NHBRC conducted a training workshop for youth and women in the home building Industry in partnership with KZN Office of the Premier, The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs and Mtubatuba Municipality. The workshop went well and it was well attended and the Covid-19 regulations were […]

19Aug, 2020

Ethekwini Municipality fined R1,2 Million for failure to enrol subsidy houses

NHBRC Disciplinary Committee has fined EThekwini Municipality R1,2 million for failing to enrol 60 subsidy houses which were under construction at Inanda (Umqhawe Project). The Municipality which was a developer in this case commenced with construction of 60 residential units without enrolling the homes with the NHBRC. This is in contravention of the Housing Consumers […]

17Aug, 2020

NHBRC Partners with NCI to Advance Women Empowerment Agenda

The NHBRC has launched a series of skills training workshops for women with an interest in the construction field aimed at solidifying the advancement of equal opportunities in the industry. The training workshops will be conducted in partnership with the National Construction Incubator (NCI) in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. This is […]

15Jul, 2020

Unemployed youth to receive home building training at Ikhala TVET College

The unemployed youth of the Chris Hani District Municipality will be receiving training on various building skills in a bid to improve their employability and participation in the construction industry. The NHBRC will be providing training to 50 young people from Komani and 30 young women from Cala in the home building disciplines through Ikhala […]

15Jul, 2020

NHBRC rolls out Inspector training to sharpen their technical skills

The NHBRC partnered with Provincial Humans Department hosted a three-day Technical Professional Training for Inspectors and Project Managers from O.R Tambo, Chris Hani and Alfred Nzo DM in a bid to enhance their knowledge and technical skills in the human settlement sector. The session follows another successful training targeting Inspectors and Project Managers of the […]

15Jul, 2020

The NHBRC Reopens Its Customer Care Offices To The Public

NHBRC CUSTOMER CARE OFFICES OPERATING AT FULL CAPACITY The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) Customer Care Offices has resumed offering its full onsite service operations at full capacity as of Thursday, 1st of October 2020 in line with the Level 1 Lockdown Regulations.  This is an important milestone on our road to recovery as […]

15Jul, 2020

The NHBRC Bloemfontein office donates furniture to Rutanang Intermediate School

THE NHBRC BLOEMFONTEIN OFFICE DONATES FURNITURE TO RUTANANG INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL The school is underprivileged and cannot advance its core business, which is teaching and learning due to the shortage of chairs, tables and cabinets. The school has a huge shortcoming with regard to the purchasing of the above as most parents cannot afford the fund-raising […]

15Jul, 2020

New houses for Ikemeleng community to practice physical distancing

The community of Ikemeleng, Gauteng, has now been moved into decent homes by the Department of Human Settlements. The community, which is situated in Roodepoort, has been living in tents for a number of years after being evicted from the surrounding farms. Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, handed over 70 Temporary Residential […]