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Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal endeavours to keep its members informed of new developments in the construction industry, along with other industry pertinent matters, such as changes to legislation, contractual and legal matters, Health and safety advancements and more.
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Contractual & Legal
Sunday, 31 May 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
No Time Like the Present – When Can Consultants Charge Timebased Fees? »
Projects often run into delays. A common question that arises is whether consultants/professionals can claim additional fe...
Monday, 04 May 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
Escalation Clauses in Construction Contracts »
Escalation clauses are most commonly used to account for potential fluctuations of material prices throughout the project...
Tuesday, 07 April 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
Contractual Risks in Modern Construction »
On 27 February 2026, the Association hosted a seminar with the theme “Towards a Sustainable Construction Industry – Buildi...
Monday, 02 March 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
Trying To Work-Around Time Bars »
07 MARCH 2025 | CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING AND INFRASTRUCTURE LAW On 17 January 2025, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) h...
Monday, 02 February 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
Construction Industry Contract and Legal Landscape: What Can We Expect for 2026? »
Standard forms of contract are being updated to reshape how risk is allocated and managed across construction project...
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Occupational Health & Safety
Monday, 01 June 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
General Workers – The Most Vulnerable Group in Construction »
General workers form the backbone of construction and civil engineering projects, contributing to nearly every aspect of s...
Monday, 04 May 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
Plant & People Interaction in Construction »
Introduction Activity involving construction plant, equipment and workers continue to be a major contributor to serious...
Tuesday, 07 April 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
Preventing Construction Collapses: A Practical Guide for Site Managers »
Introduction Construction collapses remain a serious concern in South Africa's construction and civil industries. This a...
Monday, 02 March 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
Lessons from the George and Verulam Collapses »
The collapses of the George and Verulam buildings showed that structural failures in South Africa are tangible risks, not...
Monday, 02 February 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
OHS - Strategic Challenges for 2026 and Beyond »
Each new year, we take time to reflect on what has transpired in the previous year and then identify the strategies and go...
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Labour Relations
Sunday, 31 May 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
Short-Time Work in Response to Economic Fluctuations »
Short-time work has become a strategic response to economic fluctuations, which plays a pivotal role in South African labo...
Monday, 04 May 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
Proof of incapacitation: Medical certificate »
The abuse of sick leave is an age-old burden for employers. It is estimated that absenteeism costs South Africa R12 billio...
Tuesday, 07 April 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
Workplace Forums »
What are workplace forums? Workplace forums are committees of employees, elected by employees, for employees in a w...
Monday, 02 March 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) »
UIF provides temporary financial support to South African workers who have lost their jobs, are on maternity leave, or are...
Monday, 02 February 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
Maternity Benefits »
In South Africa, employees are entitled to four months of unpaid maternity leave, starting up to one month before the expe...
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Training
Monday, 01 June 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
How Employers Should Comply with Skills Development During the Ceta to QCTO Transition »
There is uncertainty regarding the transition from CETA legacy qualifications to the QCTO occupational qualifications. Thi...
Monday, 04 May 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
Developing Health and Safety Practitioners for Safer Workplaces »
Health and safety remains a critical priority across all industries, more so in the construction sector. With sites having...
Tuesday, 07 April 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
SACPCMP CPD Categories »
The SACPCMP requires registered professionals to earn 50 CPD points over a three-year cycle. Activities must be purposeful...
Monday, 02 March 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
How AI Has Taken the Educational Space by Storm »
Artificial Intelligence is no longer an emerging concept in education; it is now reshaping teaching and learning, assessme...
Monday, 02 February 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
Unlocking Value Through Learnerships: The Opportunity for Members of Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal »
In a competitive construction environment, companies are constantly seeking ways to reduce costs, improve productivity, an...
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Industry & General News
Monday, 01 June 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
SARS Is Expanding Its Reach: The 2026 Tax Crackdown Explained »
If you have recently received a message from SARS about an auto-assessment, an outstanding tax return or a penalty you wer...
Monday, 04 May 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
A Smart Way to Save for the Future »
Many people think retirement is something they only need to worry about when they are older. However, starting to save ear...
Tuesday, 07 April 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
VAT in Construction »
In construction, VAT is dealt with on every invoice, every progress claim and every supplier payment, yet it is one of the...
Monday, 02 March 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
Budget Summary 2026/2027 »
On 25 February 2026, Honourable Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, delivered the much anticipated annual Budget S...
Monday, 02 February 2026   (0 Comments - view/add)
Succession Planning: Laying the foundation for the Construction Industry in South Africa »
In South Africa’s construction industry, we often speak about strong foundations, the kind that hold up skyscrapers, bridg...
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Press Releases
Monday, 10 October 2022   (0 Comments - view/add)
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Annual Awards 2022 »
(L to R) Vikashnee Harbhajan-Executive Director: Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal; Sanjeev Nirghin-Divisional Managing Direct...
Wednesday, 27 November 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
Master Builders KwaZulu- Natal Annual Awards 2018 »
Master Builders KwaZulu- Natal Annual Awards 2018 Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal held its Annual Awards event at the Du...
Wednesday, 27 November 2019   (0 Comments - view/add)
MBSA Press Release »
MBSA Press Release MBSA Congress to Address State Of SA Construction Sector The annual Master Builders South Afri...
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COVID-19
Sunday, 26 February 2023   (0 Comments - view/add)
COVID-19 eBulletin Archive »
Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal has sent out numerous eBulletins to its membership base, to keep members updated on all pert...
Sunday, 26 February 2023   (0 Comments - view/add)
COVID-19 Information Portal »
    The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus a pandemic, and t...
Monday, 10 February 2020   (0 Comments - view/add)
2019 Novel Coronavirus information »
ABOUT THE VIRUS 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus (more specifically, a  coronavirus ) identified as t...
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Newsletters
Monday, 27 February 2023   (0 Comments - view/add)
Construction Industry News and Views Edition - September 2022 »
    Construction Industry News and Views Edition 207 05...
Monday, 27 February 2023   (0 Comments - view/add)
Construction Industry News and Views - 03 October 2022 »
  Construction Industry News and Views Edition 208 03 October 2022 Dear Members and Rea...
Monday, 27 February 2023   (0 Comments - view/add)
Construction Industry News and Views - November 2022 »
    Construction Industry News and Views Edition 209 07...
Monday, 27 February 2023   (0 Comments - view/add)
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