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Newsletter - vol 4 issue 2/6

ROAD SAFETY TIPS
for the Festive Season SAFETY

CELEBRATING 15 • Obey the rules of the road and carry your driver’s • Headlights should be dipped well before an
license with you. approaching vehicle is within range of the main
23YEARS OF NHBRC beam.
• Plan the route to your holiday destination and
TWO - OCEANS allow yourself enough time to reach the destination. • Always wear your seat belt and ensure that everyone
in the car is wearing theirs.
20MARATHON • Make sure that your vehicle is in a roadworthy
condition before departure. All lights and • Drive defensively
2015 indicators, windscreens, windscreen wipers, brakes,
WEP steering, shock absorbers, exhaust system and tyres • Stay within the speed limit at all times
should be carefully examined for faults.
A RESOUNDING • Only overtake when it is safe to do so.
SUCCESS • Do not overload.
• Maintain at least a 2 second following distance.
• Try to avoid driving after dark if possible. This distance should be increased at night, in
foggy or rainy conditions and when the road is
• Have a good rest before you embark on your journey wet.

• Take safety breaks every 2 hours or 200km. Rest, • Don't Expect everyone to be law-abiding.
have an energy drink and continue once well-rested.
• Avoid distractions such as texting, conversations on
• Do not drink and drive cellular phones while driving.

• Try to recognize potentially dangerous drivers and • Be courteous towards fellow road users - Do not
pedestrians alongside the road. Keep well clear of lose your temper. Resist the temptation to retaliate.
them
• Know your emergency numbers - When you need
• Be visible – drive with your lights on. assistance

contents Editorial

04 Introducing Our New Logo What a journey it has been! What a privilege it is to have edited our Internal
Newsletter (Indaba). It has been a great learning curve of which I can write a
10 Green Building Convention 2015 long essay about the great ride it has been through turbulence and momentous
12 National Women’s Build a Resounding Success occasions we as the NHBRC have undergone in the past year. This serves as the
20 Introducing SAP Fiori last issue edited by myself I will be handing over the reins to my colleague Sicelo
Thutekane (Internal Communication Specialist) who most of you might recall was
25 OUT & ABOUT the previous Editor prior to my arrival.

Right with that cleared in this issue we look at some of the major highlights of the
year this includes our WEP programme, Women Build and the Green Building
Conference.

The festive season is upon this marks one of the most exciting periods in the
calendar. To those who will be travelling we wish you a safe journey and to those
who will be remaining behind I urge you all to explore your country in-depth; let’s
be proudly South African and support local tourism.

On that note; Adios!

CONTRIBUTORS

• Editor - Happy Nkosi - Agnes Van Den Berg
• Editorial Team: - Yandisa Madondo
- Siza Nghulele - Dr. Awelani Malada
- Noxolo Mnculwane - Vincent Mnisi
- Thapelo Sibanda - Samkelo Gqeba
- Fiona Moletsane

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NHBRC PLAYS ITS PART:

TESTIMONIAL OF TRAINED YOUTH

The NHBRC runs training programmes aimed Tshenolo Matea
at empowering youth, people with disabilities,
women and military veterans. Here is a story
from a youth training programme beneficiary.

Firstly I, Tshenolo Matea would like to thank the whole
team from the NHBRC including BH Training and
Consulting for their efforts, in order for us to learn
something from both companies.

I would personally like to thank them for all the hard
work they have put in. It really helps to see companies
around South Africa playing their part and contributing
toward community development.

Here are some images to show you what I have been
doing with the knowledge I have gained throughout my
training program as a brick layer.

After some people saw my work they wanted
me to help them with house plans. I am willing
to help and hopefully I can also learn something
from them, as I have learned something from Mr
Wilson Maja, who was our tutor through the
program.

Below is another picture of me building a kitchen
from the foundation, which I dug myself.

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Introducing the NHBRC logo
Heanding

and its correct sizes for usage

Recently, the NHBRC elected to update it's logo as part of ongoing brand management.

Our Logo consists of 2 parts NHBRC logo type What is a logo?
The full name
logo A logo is a combination of text and visual imagery
that serves two purposes. It tells people the name of
Pay-off line the organisation and it creates a visual symbol that
represents the NHBRC. As part of our rebranding
exercise we have revamped our logo.

The aim of the revamping was that our logo can
be distinguishable and to have powerful symbolic
association connected to people’s memory. For
example, the McDonalds golden arches are
so familiar that they no longer need the text
“McDonalds” for you to recognise that that symbol
represents McDonalds. In the next series we will
delve deeper into how to apply correct colours
when using our logo

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Illustration of sizes

Minimum Size

The NHBRC logo retains its visual strength in
a wide range of sizes. However, when the
logo is reproduced in print too small, it is no
longer legible and its impact is diminished. The
minimum size of the logo for print is
determined by the width and height of the
NHBRC wordmark, which should not be
reproduced in a size smaller than 10mm in
width for the preferred logo.

Logo Misuse

Logo Misuse

Incorrect use of the NHBRC logo compromises
its integrity and effectiveness.Never alter, add
to, or attempt to recreate it.

Legal

A crucial element to the success of any corporate
identity program is following all legal guidelines
regarding registered trademarks and patents.
Any deviation from the guidelines in this manual
could result in the loss of our legal right to use our
marks, logos and, possibly, the NHBRC name.
To ensure proper usage of NHBRC names, we
have generated a trademark/patent list that is
updated.

In order to ensure a precise orderly process, the
Communications department must be consulted
to obtain a legally protected trademark/ name
for the NHBRC.

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Message from
the Managing Editor

Tshepo Nkosi, Managing Editor. military veterans, is starting to inform all our daily
activities. The Women Empowerment Programme
As 2015 draws to a close, it gives all of us time to test in terms of delivering on the customer promise (WEP) was a resounding success with over 100 women
reflect on the year that was. The NHBRC welcomed of improved turn-around times. This journey has entrepreneurs trained in a number of critical skills to
the newly appointed Council, under the stewardship furthermore brought into sharper focus the need for ensure their success going forward. Youth Brigades
of Chairperson Mr Abbey Chikane, with new clear and timeous communication with our customers are similarly empowered to help alleviate the yoke
members and others who served in the previous one. and more importantly amongst us as the custodians of of high levels of youth unemployment. The economic
Through continuous engagement with our Minister, the NHBRC brand, as we ride these rough waters. mainstreaming of people living with disabilities is
Hon. Lindiwe Sisulu, this Council has ensured we another focus of ours as we attempt to ensure dignity
are held accountable to the shareholder and assisted In terms of human capacity, we welcome all new is restored to our compatriots through our products and
management with laser focus as encapsulated in the colleagues who have taken the leap of faith to serve services. Lastly, military veterans tend to be forgotten
10 Point Plan. This plan, currently being implemented, their country via the NHBRC. Ours is a noble vocation even though many have sacrificed so much in defence
will ensure that the NHBRC stays on track to deliver aimed at delivering quality homes to our fellow of our liberties and freedoms - making them worthy of
on its mandate, whilst diligently contributing to the citizens. We now boast over two hundred Quality our continuous support.
Ministry of Human Settlements’ stated delivery of 1, 5 Assurers and Home Inspectors who are ready to be
million homes by 2019. deployed anywhere in the country, in order to meet Stakeholder engagement ensures that we are in
the homebuilding demands. The recent Memorandum constant communication with our key stakeholders.
Certainly one of the key elements to the NHBRC’s of Understanding between us and the South African These range from national, provincial and local
ability to deliver on its mandate is the human capital Council for the Project and Construction Management government partners as well as the media and private
and systems capacity to do so. Under the Sakhasonke Professions (SACPCMP) is a further illustration of how sector. On-going visibility and awareness creation is
banner, the SAP migration journey begun on the serious we are about professionalising our inspectorate the responsibility of all at the NHBRC, although the
2nd November 2015. Once fully implemented, the and to ensure that housing consumers are indeed accountability is with the Marketing team. Going
SAP system promises to transform this organisation to provided with quality homes. forward, this will be amplified with the recent
one that is poised to better serve all its stakeholders. approval of two mobile offices to ensure we access
Teething challenges aside, the SAP Go Live process Throughout the country the focus on four vulnerable more consumers, particularly in the rural areas.
is still on-going with colleagues being put to the groups; women, youth, people with disabilities and
The festive season is now upon us. Be sure to take
heed of the safety tips on the front-cover, whether you
will be travelling or not. Do take care of your financial
wellbeing as we face pressures from rising costs and
potential economic downturn in the New Year. This
should not put a damper on your ability to take this
period to spend quality time with friends and loved
ones. Wishing you all a restful holiday season and a
productive New Year!

Tshepo Nkosi
Managing Editor.

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Failure to comply with the National
Building Regulations, A Five Year Review

writes Siza Nghulele

Compliance with relevant parts of Analysis
SANS 10400 is “deemed to satisfy” the
requirements of the National Building Figure 1 shows that in the past five years, 24271 non-compliances were issued by NHBRC Home Inspectors, with
Regulations. The regulations contain a the Western Cape recording the highest (7697) technical non-compliances while the North-West issued the lowest
provision with respect to the quality of (468). Of the 24271 non-compliances issued, 54% were complied with, whereas 44% are still outstanding. For two
materials and workmanship. percent of the non-compliances, the status is not updated, it is not known whether the homebuilder complied or not.

If the homebuilder does not follow the recommended
building procedures set out for handling home
building works or carries out building works which
do not comply with the requirements contained in the
National Building Regulations and the Home Building
Manual, the homebuilder will have contravened those
Regulations. In a situation whereby a homebuilder
contravenes the National Building Regulations or the
Home Building Manual, the NHBRC has enforcement
powers in terms of Section 20 of the Housing Consumer
Protection Measures Act of 1998 (Interdicts), and the
Home Inspector must serve an enforcement notice, for
non-compliance on that particular homebuilder.

Although it is the function of the Home Inspector to Figure 1: Map depicting number of non-compliances per home unit
ensure that home construction complies with the
Building Regulations, the primary responsibility
for compliance with the regulations rests with the
homebuilder carrying out the works. Every item of
work carried out must comply. The Home Inspector
ensures compliance by checking every aspect of the
work to ensure that the person undertaking the work is
complying properly. This is done by inspecting plans
submitted, identifying problem areas and suggesting
possible ways of improving compliance. The Home
Inspector then checks compliance on site during
construction, and where non-compliance is identified,
the Home Inspector must serve an enforcement notice
on the homebuilder requiring them to alter or remove
works which contravene the regulations.

As the NHBRC has a duty to enforce the Building
Regulations, the responsibility for checking that the
National Building Regulations are complied with
during the course of building works lies with the Home
Inspector, and in a situation where the Home Inspector
considers that building works do not comply with the
National Building Regulations they will require the
homebuilder to alter the works.

Non-compliances are divided into Administrative
non-compliances, recorded as Late Enrolment (out of
scope for this article), and Technical Non-compliances
of which this article will focus on.

Figure 2: Map depicting Stages of non-compliance

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This research reveals that there is a correlation between which has been issued with the highest non-compliances average. In more than half of the non-compliances
the number of technical non-compliances issued to the (29) is in Mpumalanga (Table 2). More than half issued in Limpopo, the homebuilders are still to
number of Complaints which are structural in nature. The (52.4%) of the non-compliances in the Northern Cape comply. The homebuilders are still to comply with two-
more the technical non-compliances issued in a Province, are on Practical Completion stage, twice more than the thirds of the non-compliances issued in the Free Sate.
the less the number of complaints which are structural in 21.5% National average of the stage, while 31.3% of In the Northern Cape, 79% of the non-compliances
nature are reported in that particular Province. non-compliances in Mpumalanga are on Substructure issued, the builders have complied and addressed the
Stage. Gauteng, North-West and Western Cape contraventions. On 5.6% of non-compliances in the
Table 1 shows that an average of two non-compliances have each recorded 54% of non-compliances on Free State, the status is still not update
per home unit were issued in Limpopo. A home unit Superstructure, which is above the 47.8% National

Province Complied Outstanding No Status Total Percentage Complied Percentage Percentage No Status
382 9 1171 66.6 Outstanding 0.8
Eastern Cape 780 705 59 1059 27.9 5.6
1312 13 3272 59.5 32.6 0.4
Free State 295 3315 43 5387 37.7 66.6 0.8
1182 63 2108 40.9 40.1 3
Gauteng 1947 753 77 2126 61 61.5 3.6
206 9 468 54.1 56.1 1.9
KwaZulu Natal 2029 202 4 983 79 35.4 0.4
2616 7697 63.6 44 2.4
Limpopo 863 185 24271 54 20.5 2
10673 462 34
Mpumalanga 1296 44

North West 253

Northern Cape 777

Western Cape 4896

Total 13136

Table 1: Status of Non-compliances per Province

Province Number of Home Units Highest Amount of Average Number of Non- Majority of the non-compliances (47,8%) are in the
Eastern Cape with Non-compliances Non-Compliances in a Non-Compliances Per Compliances recorded Super-structure Stage as it forms the biggest chunk of
Free State the Home Unit itself as depicted in Table 8. Table
Gauteng Home Unit Home Unit 7 shows that Masonry and, Brickforce and W/ties
KwaZulu Natal appear in both Sub-structure and Superstructure.
Limpopo 809 11 1.4 1171 Intersection of walls and Documentation is also a
Mpumalanga problem in encountered.
North West 636 9 1.7 1059
Northern Cape There are more non-compliances on intersection of
Western Cape 2387 15 1.4 3272 walls as builders leave pockets for joining two walls,
Total this also pose a challenge also in the building in of
3325 19 1.6 5387 frames. Masonry is also one of the biggest challenge
for homebuilders. The usage of substandard material in
1047 14 2 2108 terms of Lintels and brickforce or non-use of brickforce
is also a concern. Poor plaster and mix, and incorrect
1163 29 1.8 2126 geyser installations are some of the areas where
builders experience challenges.
350 5 1.3 468

753 6 1.3 983

4438 13 1.7 7697

14908 13 1.6 24271

Table 2: Number of Home Units with Non-compliances per Province

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Province Masonry Intersection of Walls Lintel design and Brickforce & W/Ties Building in of frames Chasing Filling Documentation Plaster & mix Roof anchors DPC Waterponding page 9
bearing
183 32 29 42 10 15 7
Eastern Cape 79 97 42 42 5 15 33 5 10 36 2 11
33 16 97 103 124 62 7 176 67 53
Free State 94 94 77 84 343 218 134 299 128 119 34 327
324 255 172 10 117 8 144 35 75 12
Gauteng 332 413 52 45 52 54 235 123 72 41 57 9
135 53 16 1 5 15 3 12 66
KwaZulu Natal 567 316 7 17 41 16 45 1 6 26 23
14 21 10 306 130 146 220 167 295 107
Limpopo 327 183 387 501 293 906 855 688 632 622 553 535
1071 1034 1029
Mpumalanga 94 318

North West 65 39

Northern Cape 72 88

Western Cape 724 616

Total 2354 2164

Table 7: Types and Number of Non-compliances per Province

Province Number Substructure Practical Stormwater Electrical Waterproofing Plumbing Capentry Super- Substructure % Practical Stormwater % Electrical % Waterproofing % Plumbing % Capentry %
Completion Structure % Completion %
Of Non- Superstructure 0
Compliances 0
3
Eastern Cape 1171 551 242 341 27 53 2 0 47.1 20.7 29.1 2.3 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.0
20 0 0
Free State 1059 509 289 184 75 22 3 19 0 48.1 27.3 17.4 7.1 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0
21 10 4 0
Gauteng 3272 1794 724 590 117 17 10 0 0 54.8 22.1 18.0 3.6 0.7 0.1 0.6 0.1
5387 2369 1490 728 765 12 5 1 5
KwaZulu 2108 847 518 655 61 31 1 8 44.0 27.7 13.5 14.2 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.0
Natal 16 2 0
16 22 11 40.2 24.6 31.1 2.9 0.8 0.5 0.0 0.0
Limpopo 114 56 38

Mpumalanga 2126 862 666 525 55 40.5 31.3 24.7 2.6 0.6 0.2 0.0 0.0

North West 468 253 102 99 9 54.1 21.8 21.2 1.9 0.6 0.2 0.2 0.0
983 238 193 515 19
Northern 7697 4180 1479 1586 398 24.2 19.6 52.4 1.9 1.6 0.2 0.0 0.0
Cape
54.3 19.2 20.6 5.2 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.1
Western Cape

Total 24271 11603 5703 5223 1526 47.8 23.5 21.5 6.3 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.0

Table 8: Types and Numbers of Non-compliances Stages per Province

Conclusion

These areas where non-compliances have been reported form the basis for the homebuilders training.

Green Building

Convention 2015 By Agnes van den Berg

The Green Building Convention 2015 was held at the Cape Town International Dr Jeffery Mahachi (NHBRC Central) visited the NHBRC stand at the Green Building
Convention Centre (CTICC) from 2 to 6 November 2015. Convention Expo on 5 November 2015. Sadiek Davids (NHBRC Western Cape) is on the right.

NHBRC has been exhibiting at the annual Green Building Convention since
2013. The convention creates a stage for anybody who has a stake in the field of
green building to form and enhance networks, exchange and test ideas and form
relationships to take green building forward.

The theme for this year’s convention, “Inspiring Better Buildings” was reflected in the
presentations which ranged between building a green business (being sustainable)
to green solutions to low cost housing and promoting hemp houses. Mobility and
waste management as well as building better cities were main subjects.

The cost of green, the game changers, i.e. building the green rating tool and the
energy water benchmark, affordable green homes and alternative energy were
discussed on the Main Stage.

NHBRC utilized the opportunity to strengthen existing relationships with the Green
Building Council, Garden Cities and the other exhibitors, including The Association of
Quantity South African Surveyors and other suppliers in the green building environment.

The NHBRC and the Green Building Council SA (GBCSA) should be working
together in building green homes in the future once the appropriate legal
arrangements have been finalised.

The Green Building Council awards their green stars to companies whose buildings meet the relevant green requirements. Standard Bank at Canal Walk in Cape Town received their third green
star award at the Green Building Convention 2015. Standard Bank staff and the CEO of the Green Building Council SA (GBCSA) are celebrating their achievement at the Innovation Station Green

Building Convention 2015.

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THE NHBRC
JOINS THE GLOBAL
HOUSING ARENA

The CEO, Mr Mongezi Mnyani accompanied by Dr Jeffrey Mahachi and the Deputy Chairperson, Ms Bayat
went to Ottawa, Canada in October 2015. The aim was to attend the International Housing Association (IHA)
4 day Conference.

The aim of this annual conference is for various advantage of shorter per unit construction green building; as everyone is moving towards the
international housing bodies to discuss and share the periods and not compromise on quality and technology era and we are excited to be part of this
current state of affairs in the housing sector. integrity of house. shift.” concludes Mnyani

The NHBRC is affected by the following current issues Training and development of youth, persons NHBRC CEO, Ms Julieka Bayat and Dr. Jeffrey Mahachi
as follows: with disabilities, women and military veterans. at the IHA Conference, Ottawa - Canada
The above intervention will equip through skills
Economic trends and create job opportunities.

Housing finances As part of fast tracking and assisting the housing
backlog, the NHBRC will be hosting a national
Consumer confidence IBT Conference in February 2016; to consult
and adopt the implementation framework for the
Increasing trends in building costs and changing usage of innovative, alternative and green building
lifestyles. technologies in South Africa and other countries.

The housing affordability is affected by The conference will create awareness, encourage
household financial position, property prices, and market the innovative and alternative building
transaction costs and property running costs. technologies and green economy initiatives and
alternative sanitation systems.
The NHBRC’s current mandate is to accelerate
delivery of the current housing backlog in excess of The adoption of the strategy will assist to implement the
2.2 million but not only do that also use the provision usage of innovative and alternative technologies while
as a job creation strategy, ensuring access to property speed up the launch of consumer education campaign
and home loans by all, leverage economic growth, and will assist in addressing the huge housing backlog.
combat crime, reduce duality within the housing
market and develop integrated and sustainable “We are always encouraged when going to attend
human settlements. the IHHWA Conferences as being the member state;
this gives us exposure to international trends, being
It is through the following interventions that the part of the housing solutions as well as sharing and
NHBRC is contributing towards the national solutions: discussing challenges faced by various member states
in the housing sector.” says Mnyani.
Development of the Innovative Building
Technologies (IBT/ABTs) which will bridge South Africa is on track with introducing the
the housing backlog. The need to promote alternative building technologies and committing to
Innovative Building Technologies to take

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PEOPLE on the MOVE

Tumelo Masedi Siphokazi Zinto has been

Has been appointed as a Training Officer for Limpopo Province. Appointed as a Switchboard Operator in our Port Elizabeth Office

Advocate Portia Mabunda Fahim Ismail

Has been appointed as the new Company Secretary Has been appointed as a Risk Coordinator (ERM)

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NHBRC Council Members
conduct surprise inspections

The newly appointed Council has hit the ground
running with enthusiasm and gusto.

The council embarked on provincial on-site tours
including surprise inspections in different projects
enrolled with the NHBRC in Kwa-Zulu-Natal, Western
Cape and Eastern Cape. The site visits were also
used as an opportunity to re-enforce the importance
of using a registered builder with NHBRC.

As part of being a responsible corporate citizen, the
Council members planted acacia trees in support of
the UN Habitat month, which aims to contribute to
sustainable urban development around the world.

Once complete, the Fairview Social Housing Project will have 400 units ranging from bachelor to three bedroom homes

Council Member Mohale did her bit in support of UN Habitat Day Council Members being familiarised with the inspection process at Conumbria
Housing Project, KZN

(L-R) Council members; Ms. B. Nzo, Mr. M. Jacobs and Mr. P. Makgathe Council members are given a warm welcome by colleagues at the Eastern Cape Provincial office

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NATIONAL WOMEN’S BUILD

A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

By Thapelo Sibanda

The NHBRC in Limpopo participated A beautiful completed house for the beneficiary of Taueatswala
at this year’s Women Build in Community volunteers hard at work
partnership with the Department
of Human Settlements. The official
house handovers were held at
Taueatswala & Ga-Hlako in Limpopo
respectively. Over 21 houses were
handed over to beneficiaries.

The NHBRC in Limpopo played a key role as part of
the organising task team.

According to Provincial Head Nurse Chabalala the
NHBRC offered the following;

• Protective clothing to 100 volunteers

• Daily inspections on site

• On-job training to both the contractor and the
volunteers

• Monitoring of volunteers on a day-to-day basis

Ms Chavalala said “In addition to that we will be
offering the volunteers accredited skills training in
bricklaying and plastering”. She said that this forms
part of the NHBRC’s commitment towards empowering
young people and communities.

The National Department of Human Settlements,
Deputy Minister Zou Kota-Fredericks, Limpopo
Premier Honourable Stanley Mathabatha
and NHBRC’s Council Chairperson Mr Abbey
Chikane were among a number of dignitaries who
attended the handover ceremony.

Team NHBRC with the Chairperson, Mr Abbey Chikane (far right)

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2015 WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME:

A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

As part of celebrating and uplifting
women in the built environment,
the NHBRC hosted a graduation
ceremony for the second group of
Women Empowerment Programme
(WEP) candidates. The programme
is aimed at empowering 100
existing women-owned construction
businesses. The graduation comes
after four-months of intensive
learning, hard work and dedication.

In 2014, the NHBRC partnered with the Gordon (L - R) Council members; N. Ndimande, X. Daku, B. Nzo and Manager: Special Pojects, J. Mdose at the Construction Awards
Institute of Business Science (GIBS) to develop the
Women Empowerment Programme, which aims to Class of 2015 Women Empowerment Programme graduates
develop leadership potential and boost business
skills for women in the construction industry. It is a
four-month academic programme with networking
and mentorship support. To date 100 women have
participated in the Women Empowerment Programme.

Among key milestones the programme achieved
this year was being awarded the “Most Innovative
Training Programme” at the 3rd annual Women in
Construction Awards.

The awarding of this accolade highlighted the
efforts that the NHBRC is undertaking to change
women representation in the construction sector and
spearheading the development of Black industrialists
in this sector.

The Women in Construction Awards were held at
the Sandton Convention Centre. The awards form
part of the annual African Construction and Totally
Concrete Expo, which aims to create dialogue among
government policy decision-makers and the private
sector, as well as to promote, enhance and strengthen
international and regional partnerships.

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WEP GALLERY

(L - R) NHBRC's Executives, Ms. Thandiwe Modise, Ms. Julia Matapola, Ms. Thandiwe Ngqobe Some of the graduates with their gifts

Some of the WEP graduates posing for the camera Special Projects Manager; Ms. Jackie Molose

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The ladies displaying their framed City Press articles

NHBRC COO, Ms. Thandiwe Ngqobe shared words of encouragement with the graduates Member of Council; Ms. Xoli Daku was among the keynote speakers.

It’s a wrap for 2015 WEP graduates

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Minister Nxesi calls for collaboration
between government and private sector

The Emperors Palace, in the East Rand was the venue The finalists are judged by a panel of industry peers Minister Thulas Nxesi was the main speaker of the
for the 8th annual South African Construction Industry selected for their knowledge and experience in the awards; he paid tribute to all the nominees and the
Awards (SACA). The awards seek to recognise industry, including the media. Judges are grouped in winners. He added that the department of public works
outstanding achievement in the construction of buildings teams of five, but independently review and score wanted to partner with both private sector and other
as well as; nominees. government departments and agencies.

• To recognise individual or/and organisations who The NHBRC’s Council Chairperson Mr. Abbey Chikane He highlighted that his department has made great
have contributed and demonstrated excellence in was among the keynote speakers at the awards. In his strides in attaining clean audits for the past two fiscal
enhancing image, performance and improvement of address he reaffirmed the NHBRC’s commitment and years. Minister also called for transformation in the
the construction industry. support towards the Department of Public Works and construction sector. “The industry has to transform and
other government agencies. He said that the NHBRC include black professionals. Engineers, surveyors and all
• To provide a platform for healthy competition amongst was open to collaborations with fellow government sorts of artisans in the sector as currently the majority are
industry players in the quest for excellence by departments in order to carry it out its mandate as a male and white,” Minister Nxesi said.
showcasing best practices in project implementation. regulator for home-builders.

NHBRC Council Chairperson, Mr. Abbey Chikane Minister Nxesi gave a key note address

Construction industry captains gathered at Emperors palace for the SACA awards

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Sakhasonke

Re-Loaded

Sakhasonke Re-Loaded is proud to present an SIMPLICITY IS THE
overview of the Mobility module of SAP that will ULTIMATE
position NHBRC as a global trend setter in the housing SOPHISTICATION
community. To date only the United Kingdom is using
Mobility in Housing. We feel proudly South African – LEONARDO DA VINCI
to be the first ever in Africa to launch the mobility
application. We applaud NHBRC for its futuristic
thinking and fast pace in the technology world to
deliver on the NHBRCs strategy to be innovative and
technically excellent. This application will serve to
improve greater efficiencies in productivity as well
as the overall experience for all users at the NHBRC.
The positive ripple effect is that our customers will
experience quicker turnaround times and faster
access to stored information on one system.

Mobile Inspections Inspections for inspectors and SAP Fiori which is the address sync issues experienced on the PDA, the
easy electronic access for all employees to utilize for slowness, poor quality of pictures taken, limited
Enterprise mobility is the technology that enables leave applications and leave authorisations, Travel reporting and documentation to name a few issues.
businesses to automate processes which can be management and Processing of purchasing requests
accessed anywhere, anytime, using handheld and authorisation. The application will run on a Windows 8.1 tablet,
devices such as tablets, smartphones etc. As part of for the user this will mean, a tablet with the latest
NHBRC’s strategy to implement an integrated system, The inspection function is to quality assure and features, high quality camera, access to the NHBRC
the mobility technology will be used by inspectors to protect housing consumers against substandard network, email access and security, access to
have quick and easy access to current documentation design, workmanship and poor quality material. business application and documentation (plans,
needed to conduct inspections on site. With this in mind the current PDA system will be HBM, standards documentation, noncompliance) .
replaced with a more modern and functional
Mobility will have two applications rolled out during application using the latest technology to simplify
the SAP implementation at NHBRC. The Mobile the job of doing inspections. The concerns of our
inspectors have been taken into consideration
with this implementation. The new application will

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document editing functionality, longer battery life and
offline capabilities. The daily work schedules will
be downloaded from SAP’s Quality Management
system. This will further integrate with various other
SAP modules such as CRM and PPM/PS to retrieve
schedules on new enrolments and inspections that
need to take place. The integration process is
seamless and happens in the background.

Work lists will be easily viewable on the device
and the app will keep track of the current statuses
of inspections and notify the inspector on items that
needs his/her attention. Pictures can be taken of
each stage of the building inspection phase and
reports will be generated, signed and emailed/
printed from the device. These pictures and
documents will be archived in OpenText and
available to all authorised SAP users.

SAP Fiori

SAP Fiori delivers a user friendly, fresh and modern
user interface experience to its user community.
SAP Fiori application allows users to seamlessly
experience the applications across various interaction
channels – desktop, tablet and mobile. SAP Fiori is
centred on people and their goals. The application
therefore follows a simple and intuitive interaction
pattern that enables users to accomplish their tasks
quickly and effortlessly.
The initial apps that will be rolled out are:
• My Leave Requests
• Approve Leave Requests
• Approve Purchase Orders
• Approve Requisitions
• Approve Purchase Contracts
• Approve Travel Requests
• My Travel Requests

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Introducing SAP Fiori

Keeping Simple Things Simple

What is SAP Fiori?

Sakhasonke Re-Loaded has
commenced with the Realisation
Phase.

SAP Fiori brings the beauty of broadly and frequently
used SAP software functions into a simple user interface
that works seamlessly across devices – desktop,
smartphone and tablet.

Role Apps Action

Manager • Approve Requests • Approve Purchase Orders
• Approve Leave Requests • Approve Requisitions
Employee • Approve Travel Requests • Approve Purchase Contracts
• Approve Travel Expenses

• My Leave Requests
• My Travel Requests
• My Paystubs

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Introducing the new

NHBRC Council Members

NHBRC Council Chairperson Mr. Abbey Chikane Ms. Julieka Bayat currently is a Member of Council for the Ms. Xoli Daku currently serves as NHBRC Mr. Phetola Makgathe is a member of the NHBRC Council
NHBRC and serves as Deputy Chairperson of Council and Council Member and Chairperson of the Social and also serves as a member of HCREMCO & Fund
Advisory and Finance Committees
Chairperson of the Industry Advisory Committee Transformation Committee

Ms.Hlaleleni Dlepu is member of Council and currently Ambassador Samuel Kotane is a member of the NHBRC Mr. Alvin Phumudzo Rapea is a member of the NHBRC Mr. Themba Dlamini is a current Member of the NHBRC
serves as Chairperson of the Bid Adjudication Committee Council and serves as the Chairperson of the Social & Council and serves as Chairperson of Human Capital and council and Chairperson of the Registrations Committee

Ethics Committee Remuneration Committee

Mr. Obed Molotsi currently serves as the Mr. Phillip Mziwonke Jacobs currently serves as the Ms. Busisiwe Nzo currently serves as Ms. Mankwana Mohale is a member of the NHBRC
NHBRC Member of Council NHBRC Council Member and serves as a member of Bid the NHBRC Council Member Council and serves amongst others as Member of

Adjudication & Industry Advisory Committees HCREMCO & Bid Adjudication Committees

Council members not featured here are; Mr. Neville Chainee, Proxy for the
shareholders as well as Mr. Younus Ebrahim Amod, Independent Chairperson of
the Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Mr. Lulama Potwana currently serves as Mr. Goolam Hoosen Manack serves as
the NHBRC Council Member the NHBRC Council Member

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NHBRC Signs Groundbreaking
deal With SACPMP

The South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) and The National
Home Builder Registration Council (NHBRC) recently signed a ground-breaking Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) on the 27th of November 2015 at the SACPCMP offices in Midrand.

Under the deal signed the NHBRC will assist
SACPCMP to develop the requirements for the Building
Inspectors professional qualification, accreditation
and registration criteria and process. In addition to
that the regulatory body will also provide the required
resources, including finance and human capital to
enable the SACPCMP to fulfil its responsibilities as
defined in the MOU.

According to National Home Builders Registrations
Council (NHBRC) CEO Mongezi Mnyani, the
agreement signed between it and the South African
Council for Project and Construction Management
Professions (SACPCMP) came about as a result of
a gap identified by the NHBRC for the professional
qualification and accreditation of building inspectors.

The partnership will enable the development of
Continuing Professional Development training
programmes that building inspectors will have to
undertake in order to maintain their accreditation.

Mnyani said that that the NHBRC has been playing
a vital role in ensuring that building standards are
upheld and consumers are protected from issues
arising from poorly constructed buildings through its
stringent requirements and regular inspections of all
NHBRC registered building projects. He adds that the
professionalisation of the building inspection process
will benefit both the South African public and the
construction industry at large.

“The NHBRC looks forward to the improvement that
this move will bring to housing standards in the country
and we believe that it will go a long way to support
our efforts as we fulfil our mandate” he added.

NHBRC inspections are designed to mitigate against
risks associated with building a new home and to
protect consumers against shoddy workmanship.
A newly enrolled home is subjected to a minimum of
four and a maximum of eight inspections depending
on the enrolment value of the home. This includes
foundation, structure of the house and roofing.

NHBRC's CEO, Mr. Mongezi Mnyani seals the deal with SACPMP Registrar Ms. Nomvula Rakolote

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CELEBRATION OF THE NHBRC
15 YEARS OF EXISTENCE

As part of the celebration of the NHBRC 15 years of existence, indaba caught up with Ms Ronez Munnick from

the Eastern Cape Province to hear about her successful journey in serving the NHBRC in the past 14 years.

Ms Ronez Munnick

Q: Who is Ronez Munnick and where were you born? Q: What challenges do you face and how do you resolve Community which takes up so much of our time,
them in the workplace? after work and on weekends, I don’t have time for
I was born and raised in Port Elizabeth and I can a specific hobby. When I do have time I go for a
confidently say I am a proud Nelson Mandela Bay I used to be someone who avoided conflict and run or to the gym.
citizen. I am very chatty and I think I am a very easy this was how I addressed situations that I felt were
person to get along with. a challenge to me but for the last couple of years I Q: What kind of music are you listening to right now?
realised I needed to be more vocal. If I don’t agree
Q: Take us through your journey with the NHBRC? with something, I now address it in a rational manner. It’s Kari Jobe, one of my favourite gospel artists.

I started working at the NHBRC as a Receptionist Q: Please share with us your best moments as an NHBRC Q: Tell us something about yourself that your fellow
in January 2002. After 18 months, I applied for employee? staff members may not know about you?
the Conciliation Administrator position and was
successful. In December 2008, I became the There are so many, but I think it was when I started I secretly binge on chocolates even though I keep
Customer Care Liaison Officer. My journey has had here I was never on an aeroplane. The NHBRC made saying I don’t have a sweet tooth…there I have
its ups and downs like in any company but I believe that possible and ever since, I have been flying. admitted it, lol!!!
I am so blessed to be a part of this developing
organization. Q: What motivates you to wake up and go to work? Q: What is your message of support for the NHBRC 15th
year’s anniversary?
Q: What are your responsibilities as a complaints Lately, all the positive changes that have taken place.
administrator? I am so excited to be part of the move over to SAP, I want to congratulate the organization on this
our new Telephone system and all other changes. The achievement and I wish them more years of positive
Processing complaints relating to structural defects NHBRC is a changing for the better. development and growing from strength to strength.
from homeowners regarding their dwellings. I also Thank you for making and keeping me as part of
assist with anything related to IT. This is somewhat Q: What are your favourite hobbies? this somewhat interesting journey. It will only get
of an interest of mine. better!!!
My family and I are very involved in the local

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OUT & ABOUT

North-West Lastly to explore capacity building and training NHBRC in North West inspectors workshop
opportunities from our side as NHBRC.
Inspectors Workshops a
Resounding Success In addition, these much needed workshops were
perceived to assist us with the growing media
The North West Province Team hosted two attention that relates to structural defects on all
workshops in the Ngaka Modiri Molema our social housing projects, by alleviating the
District and Bojanala District respectively, for gap that exists in our joint inspections as well as
inspectors within the local government sphere the cause of those defects when inspections are
in partnership with the North West Department supposed to be done at each level of a structure’s
of Local Government and Human Settlements. construction.
The objective of the workshops was to clarify
our roles where it relates to inspections done on All the inspectors who attended the workshops
infrastructure projects undertaken by NHBRC, showed a great deal of interest which was
Human Settlements and Municipalities within evident in the discussions and deliberations which
the North West Province, as well as to look took place. In addition, our presenters imparted
into the challenges that we face and come up a great deal of knowledge and clarity to all who
with amicable solutions to these challenges. were present. In the end it was concluded that it
is imperative for us to strengthen relations across
the three spheres of government in order for us to
ensure the delivery of quality infrastructure to our
people across all levels of society.

Eastern Cape

NHBRC took part in the first Eastern Cape Construction Summit

The NHBRC took part in the Eastern Cape first funds and we need you to help us to deliver quality Eastern Cape Provincial Manager Ms Nombasa Ngoqo engages contractors
construction summit recently held at the Nelson services for our people". Apart from exhibiting at the and home builders on the mandate of the NHBRC.
Mandela Bay in Port Elizabeth. summit, the NHBRC Eastern Cape Provincial Manager
Ms Nombasa Ngoqo was also part of the high level
The event was organised by the local business discussion panel which engaged building contractors
forum to provide a platform for key role players in and small business owners on various issues including
the construction industry to engage and unpack the the NHBRC regulatory mandate.
details on major infrastructure development projects,
as well as the use of modern technology in delivering Key amongst the issues raised by contractors was
the projects. the NHBRC’s credit check requirement for contractors
who want to register as home builders.
The session was attended by small and big contractors
and key government entities in the built environment The message was clearly communicated that it
such NHBRC, CIDB, SANRAL and Coega IDZ. was imperative for NHBRC to conduct the credit
assessment in an effort to ensure that builders are able
Delivering a keynote address Economic Development, to manage their finances in a bid to ultimately protect
Environmental Affairs and Tourism MEC Sakhumzi housing consumers.
Somyo called on contractors to deliver quality products
before they can expect payment from government. On the sidelines of the summit, the NHBRC exhibition
stand was a hive of activity with close to 100 visiting
“As government we do not want to invest in building to enquire about our mandate and services.
the same house three times. This is a waste of public

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Eastern Cape Youth and Women receives construction trade certificates

NHBRC Training Manager, Mninawa Ngcobo
said the entity view skills development in the
construction sector as catalyst for infrastructure
development and economic growth.
“As the NHBRC we are not viewing this training
as a philanthropic exercise but a catalyst for
infrastructure development and economic growth.
As part of the programme exit plan, we have roped
in SEDA in order to support learners who wish to
set up their own businesses in the construction
sector.”

He said the training programme is accredited with
the relevant National Qualification Framework
(NQF) level and the training provider is registered
with Sector Education & Training Authority (SETA).
“If you wish to further your studies in FET colleges,
the training modules are NQF accredited and this
will help you to work on unit standards that build
towards a qualification,”

Left Nyandeni ward councillor Nwabisa Fodo, NHBRC National Training Manager, Mninawa Ngcobo and Nyandeni Council Speaker Sabelo Qaqa with recipients of the One of the beneficiaries, Zacharia Gquma, 35,
training programme with their trade certificates from Mngannye village said the training has
changed their lives for the better. “Due to financial
In a move aimed at skilling unemployed rural The participants were trained on construction constraints, some of us were unable to further our
youth and women to improve their employability, management, brick laying, plastering, roofing and studies after matriculating and we were sitting
the National Home Builders Registration Council carpentry and these courses are NQF accredited. home doing nothing. Thanks to this training,
(NHBRC) has spent R1.6 million to train 76 learners The skills programme included both theory and hands- we have acquired skills that helped us to get
from impoverished rural villages of Ngqeleni on on practical simulated training. employed at local construction projects and others
various critical technical trades in the construction are undergoing learneship programmes.”
sector. Nyandeni Council Speaker Sabelo Qaqa, said the
training is part of the implementation of the National Gquma added that the training will not only help
After completing the training, the NHBRC in Development Plan which puts emphasis on the them to find employment but they will be able
partnership with Nyandeni Municipality handed importance of skills development in a bid to tackle contribute in the local economic development.
out certificates to learners in Ngqeleni village of the "triple challenge" of unemployment, poverty and
Mngamnye on May 8,2015.The ceremony was inequality. “Certificates I have acquired in construction
attended by Nyandeni Council Speaker Sabelo management, bricklaying, carpentry and
Qaqa, councillors, NHBRC National Training “The municipality is working closely with state entities and plastering are more than enough for me to start my
Manager, Mninawa Ngcobo, representatives departments to tackle the problem of high unemployment own business. Currently, I am busy registering my
from Provincial Human Settlements, Small Business and unskilled youth and women. This training programme company because I want to be a builder and play
Development Agency, Local Government SETA will go a long way in addressing the problem of a meaningful role in the construction sector as an
and traditional leadership. unemployment for unskilled youth in the municipality,” employer,” he said.
he said. He further called on the participants to use the
The training programme is part of the NHBRC certificates to improve their lives. “You must not use these The NHBRC is also currently implementing an
social investment initiatives aimed at empowering certificates to decorate your homes. These are sought Artisan Development Programme in partnership
youth and women with much-needed technical skills -after skills by employers in the construction industry and with King Sabatha Dalidyebo and Port Elizabeth
to increase their chances of getting employment also with the assistance from SMME’s development FET colleges.
and contributing skilled labour for the construction agencies you can open your own companies and be
industry. employers” he urged the participantrs. About 26 women and youth from the impoverished
rural areas of Mthatha are attending an Artisan
Development Programme focusing on carpentry,
plumbing and building at King Sabatha Dalidyebo
FET College.

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Free State Emerging builders in Gama-Gara Municipality, hosted by Fiona Moletsane, provincial marketing coordinator (in red dress).

Workshop for Emerging Home Information session in Upington
Builders-Kathu(Northern Cape) a success

The NHBRC in the Northern Cape in partnership with The NHBRC Northern Cape had an information
the Gama Gara Development Forum (GGDF) hosted a session at ZF Mgcawu District Municipality with
workshop for emerging home builders in Kathu for the Government Departments and Municipalities.
Olifantshoek Contractors and Unemployment Forum. The session was used to emphasise the importance
GGDF is currently in the process of ensuring that the of registering as builder, the application process
contractors and the unemployed forums within the was explained in detail and the types of training
Gama Gara Local Municipality are registered with the NHBRC provides were also highlighted.
the relevant companies such as the NHBRC and have
access to information on construction and building. The MEC of COGHSTA Mmakoma Makhurupetje & Provincial Manager; Nurse Chavalala
NHBRC used this workshop to highlight the importance
of registering as a builder.

Limpopo

The NHBRC in Limpopo recently hosted a breakfast
engagement with 20 Women in Construction based in
Limpopo who are part of the current WEP programme.
The Provincial Manager used the opportunity to formally
meet and greet the women and offer her support.
The event was held at Polokwane Royal Hotel.

The MEC of COGHSTA Mmakoma Makhurupetje, Office of Municipal Manager of Polokwane, General Manager Eskom, CIDB Manager, SEDA Manager, RISIMA Manager, HDA Manager, SAWIC leadership and other key stakeholders in Limpopo province.

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CONSUMER BLITZ

MALL OF THE NORTH MARATHON

Team NHBRC Limpopo recently participated in the 21km marathon organised by Mall of the North.
The marathon was organised as part of the Consumer month awareness.
The team completed the marathon successfully and they were awarded with medals for their efforts.

Limpopo Team NHBRC with their medals, (L - R) Eveline Nong, Sarel Matsi, PM Nurse Chavalala and Thabo Lebepe

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Africa Reconnects Conference in Limpopo Non-Complaint
home-builders fined
NHBRC's Limpopo women at the conference.
The NHBRC in Limpopo instituted disciplinary hearings against non-
complaint home-builders in April 2015.

Over 16 cases were under consideration; as a result these were the
outcomes;

• 4 Homebuilders had their cases with drawn

• 2 Homebuilders had their Registration
certificates withdrawn

• 6 Homebuilders were fined.
(The fines ranged from R 2500 – R 500000)

• 4 Cases were postponed for various reasons.

Gauteng NHBRC’s Engineer, Lerato Khumalo presenting on innovation building technologies

Totally Concrete Expo

The NHBRC participated in the Totally Concrete
Expo/ African Construction Expo at the Sandton
Convention Centre. The participation was through
an exhibition and presentations by two NHBRC
representatives namely, Mr Paimaan Byron and Ms
Lerato Khumalo.

Mr Byron’s presentation was on “Concrete Durability”
while Ms Khumalo’s presentation focused on
“Approved innovative building technology systems
to promote innovation in the housing industry”,
both sessions were well attended. The exhibition
stand was visited by home builders and emerging
contractors alike where NHBRC registration forms
were issued.

Grand Designs Live Expo

The NHBRC participated at the Grand Design Live JHB Expo at the Coca Cola Dome. The objective of participating in the expo was to: disseminate information
about NHBRC processes and attend to housing consumer enquiries and subsequently provide a way forward. The stand was visited by consumers seeking information
about the NHBRC and their enquiries ranged from home builder registrations, home enrolments to complaints.

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Mpumalanga

NHBRC’s Thihangwi Mudau, presenting the conceptual foundations of inspections Goodman Mokwena, presenting the Mbombela Municipal technical requirements

The National Home Builders Registration Council inspection processes, requirements and interrogating other one works” concluded Limba.
(NHBRC) in Mpumalanga hosted a successful two day issues of a joint inspection protocols, that will ensure
technical inspectorate workshop on 26-27 November that all the entities deliver quality houses for the home The workshop also had interactive presentations on
2015 at Casambo Executive Lodge, Mbombela. owners who are our main priority”. alternative building technologies like light steel frame
building presented by SAFSA and steel roofing by
The workshop was attended by, project managers and The NHBRC also presented a general inspection SAFINTRA.
technical inspectors from the NHBRC, Municipalities checklist to aid in inspection of subsidy housing in
and the Department of Human Settlement. Mpumalanga covering aspects such as the substructure, The NHBRC also presented on its legal frame work,
foundation, superstructure and roofing. Forensics and the Conceptual Foundations of Quality
Speaking at the workshop NHBRC Mpumalanga Inspections and Management and announced plans to
Provincial Manager, Edwin Limba explained that the “It was critical for all of us to engage with the checklist make the workshop an annual occurrence.
objective of the workshop was to begin to initiate a and to have all the stakeholders in government to
process of an integrated approach to home inspection engage on site because an integrated way of working As a way forward the NHBRC will be engaging
especially of subsidized houses. will help us achieve the building standards outlined directly with the Municipalities to strengthen the existing
in the NHBRC home building manual and National relationship and to host similar workshops.
“Through this workshop the NHBRC, Department of Building regulations. Now all home inspectors, quality
Human Settlements and the Municipalities engaged on assessors have a common understanding of how the

Western Cape

The National Govan Mbeki Awards ceremony was
held at the Cape Town International Convention
Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town on 13 August
2015.

The event and the subsequent golf day on Friday,
14 August 2015 were hosted by the Department
of Human Settlements (National).

Western Cape NHBRC staff participated in the
four ball game at the Atlantic Beach Golf Club.
The team consisted of Sadiek Davids, Michael
Vaughan and Stefan Janser. The team co-opted
*Lyndsay from the Office of the Auditor-General,
as the fourth player.

Team NHBRC Western Cape ready to tee off. (L-R) Sadiek Davids, Michael Vaughan, Lindsay Janser (from the office of the Auditor General Western Cape) and Stefan Janser

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Kwa-Zulu-Natal The Sibiya family

A GOOD DEED 1. Family structure

The NHBRC in KZN teamed up with Nquthu Department • Sibiya family is made up of 109 members
of Social Development Office and Ukhozi FM to assist • 4 fathers in this family have two wives each
the Sibiya family, as part of our CSI initiatives. • Therefore there are 8 households within the family.
This follows the household profilingdone by Nquthu • 1st household has 25 family members
Department of Social Development office which was • 2nd household has 19 family members
broadcasted on UKhozi FM on the Sibiya family at • 3rd household has 21 members
kwaNgqulu eQhudeni. • 4th household has 4 members
The following findings were made after the household • 5th household has 9 members
profiles; • 6th household has 7 members
• 7th household has 10 members
Evidence of school going age children from the Sibiya family and the surrounding community not attending school during school time. • 8th household has 14 members
• The total of family members of Sibiya family is 109.
• There are 52 mud houses within the Sibiya yard.

2. Services available:

• Mobile clinic from Department of Health visits the
area once a month.

• Department of Education is busy to applying for the
extension of the Scholar transport, as the available
transport is only accommodating the learners who
are doing to the Secondary School as a result lower
grades learners are not attending pre and primary
school.

• Water tank delivers water in the community once a
week.

• Ablution facilities are available.
• Lighting conductors are available in the yard.
• Solar system for electricity but not enough as it is too

weak even to play TV.
• All members have ID documentation.
• Majority of family members who are eligible for

support grants receive them.

Some of the Sibiya children

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3. Challenges:

• High rate of unemployment in the family and the
community – depending on support grants

• 2 children left by their mother in the care of their
grandmother - DSD/ SASSA

• More than 20 children (from the Sibiya family
excluding the community) due to attend grade R –
grade 4 are not attending school due to the long
distance from home -to school ( they have to travel
approximately 7km to and from the nearest school )
DOE/DOT

Rondavel utilized as a temporal preschool structure

Ward War Room and community members during the visit by the DOE /DSD/CDW officials.

4. Plan of Intervention:

• Ward councilor/WTT was consulted for community Learners attending the preschool. Some of the educational material assisting the preschool learners
meeting for mobilization and she confirmed that the (please note that learners are sitting on the floor during the classes).
community meeting will be on 9th of April 2014

• Those households that do not get any grant will
be given Social Relief of Distress by Department of
Social Development on 31 March 2014 and was
referred to SASSA for grant issues.

• Temporally pre-school was established so that it will
operate in the month of 01May 2014 but there is a
need of the structure.

• The report was presented in LTT meeting for all
relevant departments to intervene.

Interventions done so far Wish List

• DSD visited the households for profiling and registration of ECD Center. • Two room preschool structure and three toilets. One room size of a DOE
classroom size for learning and administration, second room which will be
• DOE visited the households and community to profile regarding attending used for storeroom and cooking.
school and pre-schooling (supplied the preschool with temporally learning
material) • Preschool age related 50 chairs and 12 tables to educationally accommodate the
learners.
• DOH visited the pre-school to inspect the healthy status in the classroom.
• Four chairs, table and cupboard for the educator to be educationally effective.
• Educational toys for the classroom and the playground.
• Three plates gas stove and gas cylinder.

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NHBRC capacitates emerging contractors in Matatiele

The NHBRC Eastern Cape in partnership with Matatiele Mfene said the workshop will go a long way towards As part of the resolution taken at the workshop, the
Municipality organised a capacity building workshop inculcating the culture of compliance to regulations NHBRC was requested to organise a home builder
for emerging contractors held at the Municipal Hall on and technical standards in the local housing projects.“ registration drive to ensure that contractors are able
the 4th of June, 2015. We are optimistic that our local contractors will heed to participate in the local housing projects as the
the call and comply with the NHBRC in order to curb NHBRC registration certificate is a compulsory
The workshop was in response to low numbers of poor workmanship which affected a number of housing requirement.
emerging contractors participating in the human projects in the area, “said Mfene.
settlements projects due to lack of registration
certification and compliance with the NHBRC.

The contractors were educated on NHBRC registration,
enrolment of new homes, compliance to building
standards, inspections and introduced to NHBRC
training opportunities.

The workshop was followed by an onsite information
session aimed at equipping emerging home builders
with building standards and regulations as stipulated
in the home building manual at Maluti 1500 project.
The onsite technical session was conducted by Themba
Msebi, Regional Quality Assessor and he explained
the process of building a house from foundation up to
the roof level.

Matatiele Municipality Head of Human Settlements,
Thobile Mfene thanked the NHBRC for capacitating
local contractors.

“This session will help local contractors to understand A local contractor raising an issue during the workshop held at Matatiele Townhall
what is expected from them in order to build a house
to specification and standards stipulated in the NHBRC
Home building manual.”

NHBRC Regional Quality Assessor, Themba Msebi showing the required measurement for brick work at Maluti Housing Project as part of the capacity development programme.

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NHBRC’S KABIR KHAN CONQUERS
TWO OCEAN’S MARATHON

The NHBRC’s Athletics Club was Kabir said “I was so happy that I completed my
represented at the Two Oceans Ultra first ultra-marathon and proud that the NHBRC was
Marathon, which was held in Cape Town represented at the event. The two oceans marathon
recently. route is very scenic and when you run in Cape Town
you notice the beauty of the city even more.”
NHBRC’s Kabir Khan, a compliance officer in the
Legal Compliance and Enforcement division based Kabir added that he is currently hard at work preparing
at head office, completed the ultra-marathon for the for next year’s event, including the Comrades
first time. He ran the 56km race in a comfortable time Marathon. He aims to improve on his time and is a
of 6 hours and 34 minutes, well within the 7hour cut big fan of retired marathon great Haille Gebresselasie.
off time.
Anyone interested in joining the NHBRC’s Athletics
Club should contact Kabir Khan on

[email protected];

Kabir Khan's Race Stastistics

Name Gender Age Race Race No Start 28 km 42 km 50 km
Ultra 21678 00:04:05 02:59:25 04:49:06 05:52:05
Kabir Khan Male 34

Club Results

Province Central Gauteng

Club National Home Builders
Registration Council

Gender Both

Race All Races

Event/ 2015 Old Mutual Two Oceans
Year Marathon

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NHBRC Golf Masters

birdies in the name of charity

On a cold and cloudy Johannesburg day our Golf Masters took part in the 2nd Fundraising Golf Day
organised by the St Mary’S Cathedral, held at the Killarney Country Club. Several organisations
and companies participated in this fundraiser.

The event organiser Azwi Radebe commended the NHBRC and other organisations for supporting worthy causes and initiatives on behalf of the church. She added that
she hoped the partnership created will not be on a once-off basis.

The NHBRC team consisting of Sefiso Ntsizwane, Mona Molepo, William Mabaso and Tumelo Phefadi could easily outplay a team of Garcia, Duvall, Mickelson and
Olazabal in any given day.

The teams teed off at midday for the grueling test of endurance presented by the course until they concluded at the 18 hole late in the afternoon. Mona Molepo aka
Garcia remarked that the game was quite challenging given the weather conditions on the day. Molepo said” Despite this chilliness I am happy that we had a good
game and we enjoyed ourselves as many teams did not finish the course”.

The event was quite a success and over R 75,000 was raised for charity.

NHBRC's Golf Masters ready to swing into action. (L - R) Mona Molepo, Tumedi Phefadi, Sefiso Ntsizwane, William Sibasa

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