The value of building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 6,1% (R2 798,4 million) during the first half of 2026 compared with the first half of 2025. Increases were reported for residential buildings (R1 667,3 million) and non-residential buildings (R1 590,6 million). A decrease was reported for additions and alterations (-R459,4 million).
The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) decreased by 3,0% (-R699,5 million) during the first half of 2026 compared with the first half of 2025. A decrease was reported for non-residential buildings (‑R1 258,6 million). Increases were reported for residential buildings (R384,8 million) and additions and alterations.
Economic StatsJoe de Beer (Deputy Director-General)012 310 8024 082 888 2600 joedb@statssa.gov.za Peter Perkins (Economist) 012 310 8389 082 883 9532 peterp@statssa.gov.za |
Social StatsGwen Lehloenya (Acting Deputy Director-General)012 310 8333 082 888 2323 gwenL@statssa.gov.za Neo Nghenavo (Director) 012 310 8047 082 888 2613 neon@statssa.gov.za |
| Topic | Contact | Alternative Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer price index (CPI), Producer price index (PPI), Unit value indices: exports / imports, Construction materials price indices |
Patrick Kelly (Chief Director) 012 310 8290 082 888 2248 patrickke@statssa.gov.za |
Marietjie Bennett (Director) 012 310 8077 082 888 2194 marietjieb@statssa.gov.za |
| Government finance: national and provincial government | Moses Mnyaka (Chief Director) 012 310 8984 / 8586 083 471 3531 mosesmn@statssa.gov.za |
Elizabeth Makhafola (Director) 012 310 8977 082 888 9062 elizabethma@statssa.gov.za |
| Government finance: local government | Moses Mnyaka (Chief Director) 012 310 8984 / 8586 083 471 3531 mosesmn@statssa.gov.za |
Malibongwe Mhemhe (Director) 012 310 6928 082 906 8964 malibongwem@statssa.gov.za |
| Supply and use tables, Satellite accounts, Regional GDP | Michael Manamela (Chief Director) 012 310 8520 082 888 2205 michaelm@statssa.gov.za |
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| Gross domestic product (GDP), production | Michael Manamela (Chief Director) 012 310 8520 082 888 2205 michaelm@statssa.gov.za |
Bontlenyana Makhoba(Chief Economist) 012 310 8567 bontlenyanam@statssa.gov.za |
| Gross domestic product (GDP), expenditure | Michael Manamela (Chief Director) 012 310 8520 082 888 2205 michaelm@statssa.gov.za |
Litshani Ligudu (Director) 012 310 4674 082 884 4279 litshanil@statssa.gov.za |
| Environmental-economic accounts | Gerhardt Bouwer (Chief Director) 012 310 8241 082 888 2409 gerhardb@statssa.gov.za |
Riaan Grobler (Director) 012 406 3474 084 515 2908 riaang@statssa.gov.za |
| Mining, manufacturing, electricity, capacity utilisation |
Hlabi Morudu (Chief Director) 012 310 8377 082 317 8531 hlabim@statssa.gov.za |
Nicolai Claassen (Director) 012 310 8007 076 759 0200 nicolaic@statssa.gov.za |
| Retail, wholesale, motor, land transport |
Hlabi Morudu (Chief Director) 012 310 8377 082 317 8531 hlabim@statssa.gov.za |
Keshnee Naidoo (Director) 012 310 8423 083 689 5341 keshneen@statssa.gov.za |
| Building, liquidations, civil cases for debt, food & beverages, tourist accommodation |
Hlabi Morudu (Chief Director) 012 310 8377 082 317 8531 hlabim@statssa.gov.za |
Joyce Essel-Mensah (Director) 012 310 8255 082 888 2374 joycee@statssa.gov.za |
| Annual financial statistics (AFS) | Sagaren Pillay (Chief Director) 012 310 4619 082 905 2665 sagarenp@statssa.gov.za |
Amukelani Ngobeni (Director) 012 310 2938 082 677 4536 amukelanin@statssa.gov.za |
| Quarterly financial statistics (QFS) | Sagaren Pillay (Chief Director) 012 310 4619 082 905 2665 sagarenp@statssa.gov.za |
Krisseelan Govinden (Director) 012 310 4651 082 901 7960 krisseelang@statssa.gov.za |
| Structural industry statistics (large sample surveys of industries every 3 to 5 years; agriculture) |
Itani Magwaba (Chief Director) 012 337 6471 / 6254 082 905 5143 itanim@statssa.gov.za |
Tshepo Pekane (Director) 012 310 8191 083 675 8654 tshepop@statssa.gov.za |
| Population Statistics (Census and Community Survey) | Christine Khoza (Chief Director) 012 310 2185 071 670 2672 christinek@statssa.gov.za |
Angela Ngyende (Chief Statistician) 012 310 4699 079 519 3212 angelan@statssa.gov.za |
| Demography-Mid-year Population Estimates | Diego Iturralde (Chief Director) 012 310 8922 082 413 2661 diegoi@statssa.gov.za |
Chantal Munthree (Chief Statistician) 012 310 6648 082 888 2289 chantalMu@statssa.gov.za |
| Labour Statistics- Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) | Malerato Mosiane (Acting Chief Director) 012 310 8688 082 888 2449 maleratoM@statssa.gov.za |
Desiree Manamela (Director) 012 310 2145 071 681 2768 DesireeM@statssa.gov.za Malerato Mosiane (Chief Statistician) 012 310 8688 082 888 2449 maleratoM@statssa.gov.za |
| Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) | Malerato Mosiane (Acting Chief Director) 012 310 8688 082 8882449 maleratoM@statssa.gov.za |
Matlapane Masupye (Acting Director) 012 310 8168 082 317 5340 matlapanem@statssa.gov.za |
| Tourism Statistics (Domestic Tourism Survey) | Isabel Schmidt (Chief Director ) 012 337 6379 082 884 4281 IsabelSc@statssa.gov.za |
Brenda Mosima (Director) 012 310 8168 082 906 7925 BrendaMo@statssa.gov.za |
| Crime and Safety Statistics (Victims of Crime Survey) | Isabel Schmidt (Chief Director ) 012 337 6379 082 884 4281 IsabelSc@statssa.gov.za |
Joseph Lukhwareni (Director) 012 310 8485 082 888 2486 JosephL@statssa.gov.za |
| Service Delivery Statistics (General Household Survey) | Isabel Schmidt (Chief Director ) 012 337 6379 082 884 4281 IsabelSc@statssa.gov.za |
Niel Roux (Director) 012 310 2939 082 904 7919 NielR@statssa.gov.za |
| Transport Statistics (National Travel Survey) | Isabel Schmidt (Chief Director ) 012 337 6379 082 884 4281 IsabelSc@statssa.gov.za |
Solly Molayi (Director) 012 310 6442 083 440 7035 SollyMol@statssa.gov.za |
| Gender Statistics | Isabel Schmidt (Chief Director ) 012 337 6379 082 884 4281 IsabelSc@statssa.gov.za |
Tshepo Mabela (Director) 012 310 8587 082 941 9383 TshepoMab@statssa.gov.za |
| Mortality and Causes of Deaths | Rika du Plessis (Acting Chief Director) Health and Vital Statistics 012 310 2913 .. rikaDP@statssa.gov.za |
Thabo Molebatsi(Director) 012 310 4857 060 997 8372 thabomol@statssa.gov.za |
| Tourism and Migration | Rika du Plessis (Acting Chief Director) Health and Vital Statistics 012 310 2913 .. rikaDP@statssa.gov.za |
Ramadimetja Matji(Director) 012 406 33011 071 670 3272 ramadimetjaM@statssa.gov.za |
| Registered Births | Rika du Plessis (Acting Chief Director) Health and Vital Statistics 012 310 2913 .. rikaDP@statssa.gov.za |
Thabo Molebatsi(Director) 012 310 4857 060 997 8372 thabomol@statssa.gov.za |
| Marriages and Divorces | Rika du Plessis (Acting Chief Director) Health and Vital Statistics 012 310 2913 .. rikaDP@statssa.gov.za |
Ramadimetja Matji(Director) 012 406 33011 071 670 3272 ramadimetjaM@statssa.gov.za |
| Living Conditions Survey | Rika du Plessis (Acting Chief Director) Health and Vital Statistics 012 310 2913 .. rikaDP@statssa.gov.za |
Thabo Molebatsi(Director) 012 310 4857 060 997 8372 thabomol@statssa.gov.za |
| Income and Expenditure Survey | Nozipho Shabalala (Chief Director ) 012 310 6994 082 904 8896 Noziphos@statssa.gov.za |
Werner Ruch (Director) 012 310 6318 082 906 7967 wernerr@statssa.gov.za |
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