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The industry is evolving rapidly.

How do we prepare future professionals for a more global and mobile profession?

Register now and join the conversation.

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Date: 10 – 11 September 2026
Venue: University of Cape Town, Beattie Building

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 1 AUGUST 2026!

Join us at the SACAP EDUCATION CONFERENCE 2026 and hear from Professor Carin Combrinck, Head of the Department of Architecture and Director of the Unit for Urban Citizenship at the University of Pretoria.

Professor Combrinck is a leading voice in architectural education, urban citizenship, and community-engaged learning.

Her work focuses on developing future architectural professionals who are equipped to address South Africa's urban challenges through critical thinking, ethical practice, and social responsibility.

DATE: 10-11 September 2026

VENUE: Beattie Building, University of Cape Town (UCT)

Earn 2 CPD Points (Category 1) while engaging with leading academics, practitioners, policymakers, and built environment professionals.

Be part of the conversations shaping the future of architectural education, urban transformation, and sustainable built environments.

For more information regarding delegate registration, sponsorship and exhibition, partnership opportunities, speaking engagements, conference programme, or marketing, please contact us.

Shaping the future of architectural education and the built environment through global collaboration and innovation.

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What You Will Gain

By registering for the SACAP Education Conference, you will be gaining networking opportunities, professional growth, industry insights and CPD benefits which are crucial to maintaining Registered Professionals’ good standing with SACAP.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Click the following link to secure your place: https://event.sacapsa.com/

Date: 10 – 11 September 2026
Venue: University of Cape Town, Beattie Building

Media Statement - Building Collapses, Climate Risks and the Future of Professional Practice Under the Spotlight at SACAP Education Conference 2026

Meet The Experts

Learn from leaders shaping architecture’s future to address societal, environmental and cultural challenges while enhancing human well-being.

As the famous saying reads, “a new broom may sweep well but an old broom knows all the corners”. The SACAP Education Conference offers an opportunity for old and new in the architectural profession to come together and learn from each other.

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Date: 10 – 11 September 2026
Venue: University of Cape Town, Beattie Building

No Supervision, No Practice: Continuous Professional Oversight is non-negotiable

Under Rule 5.7, SACAP requires that every architectural practice
operates under the direct and continuous supervision of a registered
professional.

This is not a formality—it is a safeguard for quality, ethics, and
public protection.

Continuous supervision ensures:

Consistent quality control across all projects
Full compliance with professional ethical standards
Clear accountability for all architectural outputs
Responsible decision-making within the practice

Without proper supervision, professional standards cannot be
guaranteed, and accountability becomes compromised.

Supervise continuously. Practice responsibly. Uphold the integrity of
architecture.

Choose Compliance, Not Risk

Professional collaboration in architecture must always align with regulatory standards and ethical practice.

Under Rule 5.6, SACAP requires that you carefully select and verify all associates before engaging in any architectural work.

Working with an unregistered individual without Council approval is strictly prohibited. Even where approval is considered, it will not be granted if the individual is expected to be registered but is not.

Key compliance requirements include:

·SACAP approval is required when engaging unregistered persons;

· Approval will not be granted for individuals who should be registered but are not’

· All professional collaborators must be duly registered with their respective statutory councils

·Professional status must always be verified before collaboration begins; and

· This rule protects the integrity of the profession, ensures public safety, and reinforces accountability across all architectural projects.

Verify first. Collaborate responsibly. Stay compliant.

Day 3 and the Final Day of the Big 5 Construct South Africa 2026!

Join SACAP today at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, as we wrap up an exciting and impactful three days of industry engagement, innovation, and collaboration.

Visit our stand in Hall 5 to connect with our team, learn more about the architectural profession, and explore the important role architecture plays in shaping sustainable and resilient built environments.

Don't miss this final opportunity to engage with industry leaders, professionals, and stakeholders at one of Africa’s premier construction and built environment exhibitions.