A well-designed city is a virtually well-connected one

Connectivity - in how buildings, spaces and transport networks function as much as in the intangible technological sense - is a vital element in creating an open, accessible and efficient city.

Posted at 10:46AM Sep 30, 2010 by Editor in Cities and Towns  | 

Govt wants to use hi-tech help for public housing

Waterless toilets and portable brick makers are putting a glint in Minister Tokyo Sexwale's eye. They are among the alternative building technologies featured at a Department of Human Settlements indaba taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre until today.

Posted at 10:06AM Sep 30, 2010 by Editor in Residential  | 

Road funds to be used for public transport instead

The Western Cape will not build any new major roads for the next four years, Premier Helen Zille said on Wednesday.

Posted at 09:48AM Sep 30, 2010 by Editor in Cities and Towns  | 

'Schulphoek deal was above board'

The Overstrand Municipality did nothing illegal concerning the controversial Fernkloof and Schulphoek developments, nor was there anything unlawful about the municipality's relationship with property giants Rabcav.

Posted at 09:38AM Sep 30, 2010 by Editor in Cities and Towns  | 

Ekurhuleni water meters to be relocated

The Ekurhuleni municipality has embarked on a programme to move water meters out of properties and onto pavements, a municipal spokesman said yesterday.

Posted at 08:18AM Sep 30, 2010 by Editor in Market  | 

Cape Town to boost water conservation efforts

The scarce water situation in South Africa is aggravated by worsening weather patterns and farmers are already feeling the effects of climate change in the Western Cape as the absence of rain in some areas is again threatening their crops this year.

Posted at 07:56AM Sep 30, 2010 by Editor in Cities and Towns  | 

Unfinished Durban Point landmark to be converted to offices

A project management company that specialises in converting problematic structures has been appointed to redevelop an unfinished Point Waterfront building where work stopped more than two years ago.

Posted at 11:11AM Sep 29, 2010 by Editor in Cities and Towns  | 

Building industry hangover intensifies

Conditions in the civil construction industry remain difficult, according to FNB Civil Construction index for the third-quarter, released yesterday.

Posted at 10:52AM Sep 29, 2010 by Editor in Market  | 

'Property owner's rights not absolute'

Ownership of a home, such as a house or a flat, gives a person certain rights and powers of use and enjoyment over property, writes Dr Sayed Iqbal Mohamed, chairman of the Organisation of Civic Rights.

Posted at 10:07AM Sep 29, 2010 by Editor in Market  | 

Weenen : a town waiting to be rediscovered

Named for the brutal massacre of hundreds of Voortrekker women and children by the Zulus in 1840, Weenen's fascinating history and architectural wealth now lies beneath a veil of dust, waiting to be rediscovered and brought back to its former beauty.

Posted at 08:21AM Sep 29, 2010 by Editor in Cities and Towns  |