SAHF Acknowledges Achievements in the Housing Industry

The Southern African Housing Foundation held its annual National Housing Awards Ceremony at an African Evening Experience which took place on Tuesday, 13 September 2011 at Moyo, Spier Wine Estate in Stellenbosch.

The SAHF annually acknowledges achievements in the housing industry providing awards for Housing Person of the Year, Best Local Authority, Project of the Year, Community Development of the Year, Social Housing Project of the Year, Special Merit Awards and cash prizes to students for outstanding excellence.

The Chartered Institute of Housing in the United Kingdom provided a R10 000 cash prize which was awarded to Martin Abrahamse in recognition for obtaining the highest marks. He is acknowledged for his diligence, time management and excellent research capabilities in the Housing Module as part of the Masters of Urban and Regional Planning Degree Programme at the University of the Free State.