17 January 2026
UIA 2030 Award Third Cycle: Championing Architecture for the UN 2030 Agenda
On 16 January 2026, the International Union of Architects (UIA) in partnership with UN-Habitat announced the Stage 1 results of the Third Cycle of the UIA 2030 Award, revealing a shortlist of regional finalists from around the world. This biennial award was established in 2021 to promote the role of architecture in advancing the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable […]
14 January 2026
Inaugural Pan‑African Architecture Biennale Set to Launch in Nairobi in 2026
The African continent is poised to host its first-ever architecture biennale in 2026, a landmark event that organizers say will reclaim Africa’s architectural narrative on the global stage. Nairobi, Kenya’s bustling capital, will serve as the venue for the inaugural Pan‑African Architecture Biennale, opening on September 1, 2026. The biennial festival – the first of its kind […]
8 January 2026
Reviving Earth & Memory: Salima Naji’s Vernacular Vision Earns Global Acclaim
Perched high above the Atlantic coastline, the restored citadel of Agadir Oufella stands as a quiet testament to architect Salima Naji’s philosophy. Its earthen walls and timber reinforcements rise from the rubble of a 1960 earthquake, echoing centuries-old construction wisdom while meeting modern safety standards. In December 2025, this blend of past and present earned […]
23 December 2025
Gateways & Growth Corridors: The Cape Winelands Airport and Southern Farms Mega City
South Africa’s infrastructure story is often told through what is failing: overloaded airports, collapsing municipal systems, and the everyday grind of unreliable services. But two projects now moving through real-world milestones suggest a parallel story—one of big, deliberate attempts to build capacity where demand is already spilling over. In the Western Cape, the Cape Winelands […]
14 December 2025
Temple Collapse in Verulam: Five Killed, Illegal Construction Suspected
A multi-storey building under construction at a Hindu temple in Verulam, north of Durban, collapsed suddenly around 12:40 on Friday, killing at least five people and injuring many others(iol.co.za/news24.com). The structure that gave way was a four-storey extension being built at the New Ahobilam Temple of Protection in the Redcliffe area of Verulam. It collapsed […]
27 October 2025
Tanya Zack’s Chaos Precinct Exposes the Engine Room of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa – A new book by urban planner and writer Tanya Zack, titled The Chaos Precinct: Johannesburg as a port city, offers an eye-opening journey into one of downtown Johannesburg’s most dynamic informal districts. Published by Jacana Media in August 2025, Zack’s work presents a “compelling, brave – at times, lyrical – narrative” […]
12 June 2025
CIfA to Vote on Rejoining SAIA Following Major National Reforms
Cape Town, 12 June 2025 — The Cape Institute for Architecture (CIfA) has announced a pivotal Special General Meeting (SGM) for Tuesday, 17 June 2025, where its Professional Architect members will vote on whether the organization should rejoin the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA). This follows a formal invitation from SAIA and significant internal […]
21 March 2025
South Africa Prepares to Break Ground with Inaugural Public Works Infrastructure Summit
Johannesburg – March 21, 2025 — South Africa is gearing up for a major push to transform its infrastructure landscape, with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) set to host the first-ever Public Works Infrastructure Summit on April 1, 2025. The event, organised by the Council for the Built Environment (CBE), is expected […]