Is it possible without plans? Navigating the construction landscape in South Africa involves understanding the intricate web of building regulations and permissions. The substantial time and effort required to undertake construction projects, be it a new residence, commercial space, or alterations to existing structures, can be daunting. However, for those committed to staying on the…
Rapid Urban Decay in Jozi Blamed on Illegal Building The City of Johannesburg has lost control of town-planning infringements, according to an article published in The Star newspaper at the beginning of February 2013. It seems they simply can’t stop them from happening. The Accusations In the article, Ros Greeff, the City’s member of the…
Dozens of Residents Die When Building Collapses January 20, 2012: A badly maintained apartment block which was home to some 50 people, collapsed like a pack of cards in Beirut this week, killing at least 25 people. A teenage girl and her grandmother, an elderly man (73), and several labourers from Sudan, Egypt, Jordan and…