According to the national statistics agency, Stats SA, the total value of approved construction plans contracted by 2,5% in the January-September 2025 period compared to the same period of the previous year, equivalent to approximately US$98.7 million.

This decrease is mainly explained by the reduction in residential buildings (around US$102.1 million) and non-residential construction (approximately US$66.7 million), according to official data.

In contrast, the additions and renovations category showed positive growth, with an increase of approximately US$70.1 million compared to the same period in 2024.

Meanwhile, the value of buildings reported as completed experienced a slight year-over-year increase of 0,6%, equivalent to about US$11.4 million.

This growth was driven by the progress in residential construction (around US$54.6 million) and non-residential construction (approximately US$12.9 million).

However, completed additions and renovations registered a decrease of approximately US$56.1 million during the period analyzed.

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