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Call for Public Comment
National Building Regulations (NBR) Amendment Bill
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The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr. Mpho Parks Tau, has published the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Amendment Bill for public comment and consultation.
This is an important opportunity for architects, architectural professionals, engineers, construction stakeholders, and all members of the built environment to review the proposed amendments and help shape the future of South Africa’s building regulations.
Public comments must be submitted within
60 days from the date of publication (03 July 2026).
Please ensure your comments are addressed to the Director-General, marked for the attention of Ms Anna-Marie Lotter, and submitted using the details provided in the Government Gazette:
- Physical Address: The dtic Campus, Block A, 77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0002
- Postal Address: Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001
- Email: nbrcomments@thedtic.gov.za
NEWS Update
Media Statement: SACAP engages Cogta
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Architectural professionals experiencing unresolved delays, poor communication, or ongoing challenges with planning submissions should be aware that there is an avenue for escalation.
As part of the recent engagement, SACAP was advised that these matters may be formally escalated to CoGTA for investigation and resolution where they remain unresolved through the normal channels.
This provides an additional mechanism to help address persistent issues and support improved efficiency and accountability in planning processes.