Building Plans Approved by Province and Type January 1994 – March 2026

May 21, 2026

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Building Plans Approved by Province and Type January 1994 - March 2026

Private sector building plan approvals showed improved short-term momentum in March 2026, with total approvals increasing by 20.4% y/y, driven mainly by stronger residential activity in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. While retail approvals rebounded sharply from a low base, industrial activity remained subdued, and Gauteng continued to weigh on national performance. Despite the stronger monthly outcome, the broader 12-month trend remained under pressure, highlighting an uneven recovery across South Africa’s private sector construction market.