National Home Builders Registration Council

08/09/2026

North West | NHBRC Research Agenda 2026–2030 Stakeholder Consultation

Dear Valued Stakeholder,

Today, we are hosting the Research Agenda 2026–2030 Stakeholder Consultation in the North West.

You can also join us Online (Microsoft Teams) as we engage with key stakeholders to identify emerging priorities, challenges and opportunities that can advance housing quality, innovation and consumer protection.

Link to join:
https://zaf01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fmeet%2F337871748121777%3Fp%3DymnFU0HdxsCCK56QNI&data=05%7C02%7Cnkululekob%40nhbrc.org.za%7Cec77d5085eb042f637f908df0d6f5573%7C3fa2c7f23ceb4b67aec908d186f26abc%7C0%7C0%7C639244444171587463%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=f8ZrKMRPAMbfC4mPwX9WxGZgOgJsy4y%2BGrLjj4bV8C4%3D&reserved=0

We look forward to shaping the next chapter of housing research with you.

The NHBRC Team

07/09/2026

INVITATION

North West | NHBRC Research Agenda 2026–2030 Stakeholder Consultation

04/09/2026

Northern Cape | NHBRC Research Agenda 2026–2030 Stakeholder Consultation

Dear Valued Stakeholder,

Today, we are hosting the Research Agenda 2026–2030 Stakeholder Consultation in the Northern Cape.

You can also join us Online (Microsft Teams) as we engage with key stakeholders to identify emerging priorities, challenges and opportunities that can advance housing quality, innovation and consumer protection.

Link to join:
https://zaf01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fmeet%2F313693617666969%3Fp%3DYYJeQTWBF30c3yLC2a&data=05%7C02%7Cnkululekob%40nhbrc.org.za%7C7e22d68a1044407e037808df09bd226f%7C3fa2c7f23ceb4b67aec908d186f26abc%7C0%7C0%7C639240380274758874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ryiOvn24J7ko4zOBZ9Td09ImL3jiOxlPODENZWh6okc%3D&reserved=0

We look forward to shaping the next chapter of housing research with you.

The NHBRC Team

03/09/2026

INVITATION

Northern Cape | NHBRC Research Agenda 2026–2030 Stakeholder Consultation

03/09/2026

The NHBRC presented the Draft Research Agenda 2026 – 2030 to stakeholders in Western Cape Cape. The entity has successfully implemented the Research Agenda 2020–2025, which has guided research initiatives, innovation programmes, and stakeholder collaboration within the home-building industry.

In line with the NHBRCs mandate of promoting housing quality, innovation, and consumer protection, a draft Research Agenda for the period 2026–2030 has been developed and is being shared with the industry to garner inputs, comments and ideas to shape the construction industry and to following trends and innovative ways in the sector.

On Friday, 04 September 2026, we will be having another session in Kimberly, Northern Cape, at Flamingo Casino Hotel.

02/09/2026

Western Cape | NHBRC Research Agenda 2026–2030 Stakeholder Consultation

Dear Valued Stakeholder,

Today, we are hosting the Research Agenda 2026–2030 Stakeholder Consultation in the Western Cape.

You can also join us Online (Microsft Teams) as we engage with key stakeholders to identify emerging priorities, challenges and opportunities that can advance housing quality, innovation and consumer protection.

Link to join:
https://zaf01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fmeet%2F392438324825936%3Fp%3DZdQwK6ayAzOrNSVD1l&data=05%7C02%7Cnkululekob%40nhbrc.org.za%7C2b40b7bce1d547c54af508df08c5161a%7C3fa2c7f23ceb4b67aec908d186f26abc%7C0%7C0%7C639239314921869969%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=B1QYa1iIBZep0GZIjAx9u3d7RLjAsBzM6pSznwOotj8%3D&reserved=0

We look forward to shaping the next chapter of housing research with you.

The NHBRC Team

31/08/2026

Tamlyn Bouwer, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the NHBRC; Mimi Masal, Divisional Director of Operations at Cashbuild; Dr Ella Ford-Mthethwa, Chairperson of the International Relations Desk of the Black Management Forum (BMF); and Fortunate Seroka, representative of the TUT Building Science Department, joined Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala for a panel discussion with built environment students from TUT, UJ, Wits and UNISA.

The discussion focused on leadership, transformation, access to opportunities, and the meaningful participation of women in the built environment sector, while encouraging young women to pursue careers and leadership roles within the industry.

The Department of Human Settlements and its entities remain committed to advancing the full participation of women across the human settlements value chain, including the implementation of initiatives aimed at ensuring that a minimum of 40% of procurement spend benefits women-owned enterprises.

31/08/2026

30/08/2026

NHBRC Acting Chief Executive Officer, Tamlyn Bouwer, will join the Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Tandi Mahambehlala, at the closing event of the 2026 Women’s Month Campaign.

The event, which will feature a special session dedicated to Young Women in the Built Environment, will be held at the TUT Pretoria West Prestige Auditorium, Dinokeng (Building 21).

The engagement seeks to empower young women by fostering meaningful discussions on leadership, transformation, skills development, and access to opportunities within the built environment sector. It also aims to inspire greater participation and representation of women in shaping the future of the industry.

30/08/2026

MEDIA ADVISORY
30 AUGUST 2026

MINISTER SIMELANE TO HOST A DIALOGUE TO ADVANCE WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN THE HUMAN SETTLEMENTS SECTOR

The Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane will close the 2026 Women’s Month by hosting a Women in Human Settlements Sector Dialogue.

Convened under the theme, “Value Chain Opportunities for Women in the Human Settlements Sector, Empowered Women - Empower the Nation”, the Dialogue will provide an evidence-based platform for reflection, recognition and forward commitment on women's economic empowerment in the human settlements sector.

https://www.dhs.gov.za/node/2309