Celebrating the next generation of construction industry leaders
The CDA’s Contractor Training Class of 2025 On 29 August, DAG’s Contractor and Developer Academy (CDA) hosted a milestone celebration to mark the graduation of its 2025 Contractor Training cohort. The programme plays a vital role in advancing DAG’s mission to build equitable, inclusive, and sustainable neighbourhoods. Since its launch in 2017, the CDA has […]
Building more than homes: the CDA champions township transformation
For many years, small-scale developers have been building rental apartments in their backyards in townships. These developers provide affordable rental accommodations for households that cannot afford inner-city property prices, individuals waiting for government housing, and those who earn too much to benefit from a subsidy. These developers also play a vital role in the township […]
DAG Makes Compliance with the Property Development Industry Accessible
DAG’s Contractor and Developer Academy (CDA) has been supporting emerging contractors’ and developers’ capacity to deliver affordable housing developments. The CDA’s regular interaction with communities through information sessions further equip those within the property development industry by informing participants of the regulatory frameworks that need to be adhered to when constructing and developing rental flats. On […]
Understanding the Proposed By-law Amendments: What It Means for Township Developers and Landlords
On August 24th, 2024, the Development Action Group (DAG) hosted an important information session at their office, bringing together micro-developers and homeowner landlords to discuss proposed amendments to the City of Cape Town’s Municipal Planning By-law, 2015 (MPBL). This event organized through DAG’s project, Contractor and Developer Academy (CDA) marked a big win in the […]
The Importance of Micro-Developers for Affordable Housing Provision
At a time when the government is increasingly questioning the sustainability of its housing subsidy programme, the importance of supporting and providing incentives to the rental sector in township areas has become more apparent than ever before. In the past 18 months, the City of Cape Town has developed initiatives to support and create an enabling environment […]
DEVELOPERS TRAINING PROGRAMME: Enhancing the Capacity of Micro-Developers, Delivering Small-Scale Rental Units in Townships
Micro-developers provide affordable rental accommodation for households which cannot afford inner-city residential property prices, those waiting for government housing and those who earn too much to benefit from a subsidy. Currently in South Africa, the innovative micro-developers and homeowners are seen as the backbone of the township economy as they play a vital role in […]