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Klapmuts Concrete and Cape Retaining Systems have obtained the various licenses for marketing retaining wall products.

The technical staff from CRS can advise the customer what is the most economical retaining block as well as the best suited retaining blocks for specific retaining problems. CRS offers services of selected approved retaining wall contractors for professional quotations and installations of retaining blocks. By using these recommended contractors the public has peace of mind that his or her contrac

t will be carried out professionally as recommended by the original licensee of that particular product used, and that the contractor will give a proper guarantee for any come backs that could occur. All the recommended contractors have a minimum of ten years experience in the retaining wall field. CRS can also offer the services of advising the client the best preliminary / cost effective wall design at no cost. Once the most effective design is obtained CRS would recommend an approved engineer to carry out the design of retaining wall on your site for submission to local Municipality, the cost of this work could be for the client. For more info please contact us, we will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

19/06/2026

Bring Your Retaining Wall Vision to Life with Terraforce®

From slope stabilization on coastal resorts to multi-terrace landscaping in urban developments, the Terraforce® team has spent decades helping engineers, architects and contractors solve some of South Africa's most challenging retaining wall projects.

Whether the project calls for structural strength, a green and textured finish, or a design that works with steep or unstable terrain, the Terraforce® team is ready to help.

Need Terraforce® wall design assistance?

Contact [email protected] and let the team help you achieve your retaining wall dreams.

12/06/2026

From Imminent Collapse to Stable Slope — Terrafix™ Delivers on Cape Town's Most Exposed Cutting — 20 Years On and Still Standing

When a failing cut slope on Victoria Road between Camps Bay and Hout Bay threatened to collapse onto passing motorists, the City of Cape Town turned to Terrafix™ blocks as the solution.

Following a geotechnical investigation by Jeffares & Green and M. van Wieringen and Associates, a combination retaining system was designed: gabion toe walls up to 2.5 m high at the base, with a 35° Terrafix™ block-covered slope above, topped by a concrete-lined cut-off drain. The maximum laying density of 10 blocks per m² ensured full interlock against lateral movement, while near-horizontal concrete infill walers at 5 m intervals handled the curved surface geometry. Thousands of water-wise indigenous plants were established to soften the appearance and blend the structure into the surrounding Cape Peninsula National Park environment.

Constructed by Vula Indlela Construction using labour-intensive EPWP methods, the project generated approximately 40 000 man hours of work for the local Imizamo Yethu community in Hout Bay. Construction was completed in August 2006 at a final cost of approximately R3 million.

Terrafix™ blocks supplied by Terraforce® licensed manufacturer Retaining Systems / Klapmuts Concrete:

Johan van Wyk
Tel: 021 8755130
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.caperetainingsystems.co.za

https://www.terraforce.com/product/terrafix-120/

Client: City of Cape Town
Main contractor: Vula Indlela Construction CC
Civil Engineers: Jeffares & Green (Pty) Ltd
Geotechnical Engineer: M. van Wieringen and Associates
Gabion Subcontractor: Gabion Construction
Landscape Architect: Megan Anderson Landscape Architects
Landscape Contractor: Eco Creations

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09/06/2026

From Pit to Paradise: Why One Homeowner Said No to a 12m Concrete Wall

Cape Town's Kanonberg Lifestyle Estate presented a classic challenge, a steep, unusable embankment threatening to leave a homeowner literally living in a pit. The solution? A stunning multi-terrace retaining wall system using Terraforce® L11 blocks, installed by Decorton Retaining Systems, a Terraforce® Recommended Contractor.

Contractor S.P. van Blerk crafted a series of undulating terraces with grassed platforms, outcrops, and integrated stairways - transforming an unstable slope into a fully usable, accessible outdoor space. Every terrace was engineered with its own foundation, drainage system, cement-stabilised infill, and geofabric reinforcing for long-term stability.

The finishing touch? A lush Moroccan-inspired garden by Helmut Henstock of Gardening Adventures with creepers, tree aloes, ponytails, and indigenous plants softening the walls into a flourishing, textured landscape.

The alternative? A stark 12m concrete wall. We know which we'd choose!

Cape Retaining Systems is Terraforce® licensed manufacturer, Cape Peninsula region:

Johan van Wyk
Tel: 021 8755130
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.caperetainingsystems.co.za

05/06/2026

The Terraforce® round face retaining walls at Harbour Bay Mall, Simon's Town, have been beautifully claimed by cascading creepers in every shade of green, softening the structure and bringing it to life in the most natural way possible.

Just think of all the insects and birds drawn to this little urban ecosystem!

What you're seeing isn't just happy coincidence - the Terraforce® block is specifically designed with planting in mind. When installed with the round face side facing outwards, the blocks create natural pockets that encourage vegetation to take root, spread, and thrive along the wall face.

A great example of how the right retaining wall doesn't just hold the ground, it becomes part of the landscape.

Expertly installed by Terraforce® Recommended Contractor Dassenberg Retaining Systems (Western Cape), with blocks supplied by Terraforce® licensed manufacturer Klapmuts Concrete | Cape Retaining Systems.

Want walls that work with nature? Let's talk 👇

Cape Retaining Systems is Terraforce® licensed manufacturer, Cape Peninsula region:

Johan van Wyk
Tel: 021 8755130
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.caperetainingsystems.co.za

Terraforce® recommended contractors for Cape Retaining Systems:

Dassenberg Retaining Systems
Georg Brand
Tel: +27 21 987 2233
Cell: +27 82 558 2639
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.dassenberg.co.za

Decorton Retaining Systems
Northern Suburbs: S P Van Blerk – 083 229 9842
Southern Suburbs: Jeremy Leighton – 083 226 4355
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.decorton.co.za

29/05/2026

Still standing strong after 24+ years!

Back in 2001, Terraforce® installed a heavy-duty retaining wall at the iconic Montecasino entertainment complex in Johannesburg and it's performing flawlessly to this day.

Here's what makes this project stand out:

· 2 700 m² face area
· 9 m average height
· Completed in just 4 months
· 25 MPa concrete foundation
· Cement-stabilised backfill & pre-tensioned geotextiles

This wall stands as a true testament to the engineering excellence and long-term durability of the Terraforce® system. When it's built right, it lasts decades.

Client: Tsogo Sun Casinos
Designer: BKS Consulting Engineers
Terraforce® licensed Block Supplier: Remacon Products

27/05/2026

Installed 13 years ago at Sasol's Shondoni coal mine near Secunda - and not a block out of place!

When the project engineers specified Terraforce Retaining Walls® in 2012, the challenge was clear: coal dust eliminates any possibility of plant growth, making conventional open-gap retaining walls a long-term liability. The Terraforce® closed-face system was the only logical solution - no gaps, no soil loss, no compromise.

Geofabric reinforced fill for high structures, as well as gravity cut face wall designs for lower wall heights, were submitted, accepted and constructed. The highest walls - at a 70° angle - are situated at the main conveyor feeders to the coal bunkers. In total, 2185m² of Terraforce® L11 blocks were installed.

https://www.terraforce.com/6-2018-shondoni-mine-conveyor-box-cut-retaining-walls

Blocks manufactured by Terraforce® licensed manufacturer Remacon Products, Gauteng.

Cape Retaining Systems is Terraforce® licensed manufacturer, Cape Peninsula region:

Johan van Wyk
Tel: 021 8755130
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.caperetainingsystems.co.za

Terraforce® recommended contractors for Cape Retaining Systems:

Dassenberg Retaining Systems
Georg Brand
Tel: +27 21 987 2233
Cell: +27 82 558 2639
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.dassenberg.co.za

Decorton Retaining Systems
Northern Suburbs: S P Van Blerk – 083 229 9842
Southern Suburbs: Jeremy Leighton – 083 226 4355
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.decorton.co.za

19/05/2026

Celebrating Success at ! 🏆

A great day for Terraforce Retaining Walls® at the Specilink Specifying CPD event, InnovateX 2026, held throughout the day at the Coastlands uMhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre in KwaZulu-Natal!

Terraforce® was joined by representatives from licensed manufacturers Corobrik, Precast Structural Products, and Retain-A-Wall — a great reminder of the people and partnerships that make the Terraforce® network what it is.

There were plenty of good conversations across the day, with industry professionals sharing their experiences with Terraforce® products and reaffirming the brand's position as South Africa's original hollow core block system.

A big thank you to Specilink Specifying for organising a well-run event, and to everyone who stopped by the Terraforce® display — the continued support keeps the team focused on doing what they do best!

Find a Terraforce® recommended contractor: https://www.terraforce.com/contractors

13/05/2026

Terraforce® turns a Cape Town hillside into a hockey field.

Back in 2019, Terraforce® L Range retaining walls created the platform for the new hockey field at St Cyprians School, and with Table Mountain as a backdrop, it's hard to argue with the result.

The distinctive round-face finish of the Terraforce® block isn't just structural, it gives the wall a clean, consistent texture that holds its own visually even at this scale.

Installed by Isidima Civils.

Cape Retaining Systems is Terraforce® licensed manufacturer, Cape Peninsula region:

Johan van Wyk
Tel: 021 8755130
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.caperetainingsystems.co.za

Terraforce® recommended contractors for Cape Retaining Systems:

Dassenberg Retaining Systems
Georg Brand
Tel: +27 21 987 2233
Cell: +27 82 558 2639
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.dassenberg.co.za

Decorton Retaining Systems
Northern Suburbs: S P Van Blerk – 083 229 9842
Southern Suburbs: Jeremy Leighton – 083 226 4355
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.decorton.co.za

08/05/2026

Where engineering meets elegance - Exeter Estate, Bishopscourt, Cape Town.

These beautiful Terraforce® round face retaining walls are a highlight of one of Cape Town's most exclusive new residential addresses. Ten luxury homes of 650–800 m², each designed with mountain and Atlantic Ocean views, tennis courts, lap pools, steam rooms, temperature-controlled wine cellars and multi-car garages. The retaining walls don't just hold the hillside, they set the scene.

The best part? Once the landscaping by Alan Dawson Gardens is fully established, it will look even more breathtaking. Watch this space.

A proud collaboration between some of the best in the business:

• Developer: Kings Hill Development, The Keep & New Land Developments
• Architect: Zeanne & Goss Designs
• Terraforce® recommended contractor: Decorton Retaining Systems
• Terraforce® licensed manufacturer: Klapmuts Concrete / Cape Retaining Systems
• Landscaping: Alan Dawson Gardens

Cape Retaining Systems is Terraforce® licensed manufacturer, Cape Peninsula region:

Johan van Wyk
Tel: 021 8755130
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.caperetainingsystems.co.za

Terraforce® recommended contractors for Cape Retaining Systems:

Dassenberg Retaining Systems
Georg Brand
Tel: +27 21 987 2233
Cell: +27 82 558 2639
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.dassenberg.co.za

Decorton Retaining Systems
Northern Suburbs: S P Van Blerk – 083 229 9842
Southern Suburbs: Jeremy Leighton – 083 226 4355
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.decorton.co.za

05/05/2026

Terraforce Retaining Walls® is now on Revit!

Most of our block range is now available as a Revit Family Showroom, thanks to our collaboration with York Bros Construction. The file is just 12mb, easy to share, and works across Revit and other Autodesk platforms. IFC exports are also available for ArchiCAD, SketchUp, and more.

Read the full story here: https://www.terraforce.com/4-2026-terraforce-is-now-on-revit-and-heres-how-to-get-started/

Request access: [email protected]

York Brothers: https://www.yorkbros.co.za

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Old Paarl Road
Klapmuts
7625

Website

http://www.caperetainingsystems.co.za/

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