LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Letter

Hello Vuk’uzenzele,

I run my own building construction company, Siya and Sons Construction, and I would like to know if I am headed in the right direction. I’m currently looking to expand the business and would appreciate any support available, particularly with construction materials, to help us grow.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

Kind regards,

Siyabulela

reply

Dear Siyabulela,

Thank you for reaching out to Vuk’uzenzele, a government publication produced by the Government Communication and Information System.

For support with growing your construction business, including possible access to materials or funding, we recommend contacting the following institutions:

• Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) – to ensure your business is properly registered: www.cipc.co.za
• Small Enterprise Development Finance Agency (SEDFA)– for funding and support aimed at small and medium enterprises: www.sedfa.org.za
• Find the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) which focuses on transforming the industry and promoting ethical standards, at www.cidb.org.za
• The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) safeguards homeowner interests and ensures quality standards in residential construction and can be reached on www.nhbrc.org.za
• South African Professionals and Contractors (SAPAC) is an organisation that represents professionals and contractors in the construction industry, and can be reached on www.sapac.co.za.

We encourage you to explore the services offered by these organisations. We wish you all the best in growing Siya and Sons Construction.

Warm regards,

Vuk’uzenzele