The UIA announces the launch of an international call for ideas

The UIA announces the launch of an international call for ideas, open to architects all over the world for the occasion of the UIA Congress in Durban (3-6 August 2014). Objective The objective is to collect simple and unpublished ideas, dreams and utopias, located “elsewhere” and conceived “otherwise,” which can foster happiness between citizens. The […]

SACAP New Registrar

South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) has appointed the new Registrar/CEO, Mrs Marella Manuella O’Reilly. She commenced with her duties on the 10thMarch 2014. She can be contacted as follows: Tel: 011 479 5000 Fax: 011 479 5100 Cel: 082 569 6955 Email: marella.o’reilly@sacapsa.com

Applications to Amafa

During the 2013 financial year Amafa used the sahris online system for applications.  This system proved to be very unwieldy to operate, both for applicants and Amafa staff.  Processing timeframes were lengthened and there were numerous times when the system did not operate at full capacity.  These problems have been exacerbated in the past two […]

HEALTHCARE OTHERWHERE Competition Deadline Extended

Important Announcement HEALTHCARE OTHERWHERE International Student Competition Registration deadline extended to 17th of April 2014 Do not miss the opportunity to participate in this exciting competition and to win a prize to attend the UIA 2014 Congress in Durban Exciting new announcement! ADDITIONAL National Prise for South Arfican entrants Register HERE Download the Brief HERE

Invitation for public comments: Built Environment (BEP) Policy

Invitation for public comments: Built Environment (BEP) Policy The draft BEP Policy, 2014, as set out in Government Gazette No. 37653, Board Notice 370 of 2014 which was published on 23 May 2014, is published for public comment. Click here – BUILT_ENVIRONMENT_PROFESSION.pdf to view the document. Persons who wish to submit comments in connection with the draft BEP […]

Department of Public Works’ Deputy Minister Inaugurates new SACAP 4th term Council members

MEDIA RELEASE Department of Public Works’ Deputy Minister Inaugurates new SACAP 4th term Council members The architectural profession in South Africa is governed and regulated by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) in terms of Section 2 of the Architectural Profession Act No. 44 of 2000 (“the Act”). SACAP is directed and managed […]