South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN)

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS

SACPLAN exhibited at the 2026 Public Works and Infrastructure Summit, hosted by the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) in Johannesburg, under the theme "From Collapse to Confidence: Strengthening Public and Building Safety, Asset Management and Infrastructure Delivery."

The Summit saw Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Dean Macpherson, launch the National Built Environment and Construction Safety Framework and the Public Infrastructure Confidence Index, key milestones towards strengthening safety, accountability and delivery across South Africa's built environment.

SACPLAN's presence speaks directly to professional accountability within the built environment professions, and the planning profession's role as a critical partner in building a safer, more resilient South Africa.

THIS WEEKS HIGHLIGHTS

SACPLAN Participated in the CARE ENOUGH Youth Empowerment Winter School 2026, hosted by the Council for the Built Environment (CBE), Care Enough, and the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).

This initiative forms part of SACPLAN's ongoing commitment to advocating for the planning profession and creating awareness among learners about the profession. We engaged with learners from schools in KwaMashu, Inanda, and Umlazi, providing insight into the planning programmes offered across South Africa's 11 accredited planning schools, the core subjects required for entry, and the pathway to professional registration as a Town Planner.

It was encouraging to engage with a number of enthusiastic learners who already demonstrated an awareness of town planning as a profession.

📢 2026 Key Upcoming Council Activities

As we move through the rest of 2026, SACPLAN invites all registered planners and stakeholders to take note of our key upcoming Council activities for the remainder of the year.

This list will be updated periodically with dates, so keep an eye on our pages for the latest updates.

Registered Town Planners attending the Public Works and Infrastructure Summit will be eligible to earn CPD points accredited by the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN), making it an excellent opportunity to advance your professional development while participating in key discussions shaping the growth and transformation of the built environment sector.

Find more information on the poster below.

THREE FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES, ONE UNITED PLATFORM

SACPLAN is pleased to announce the merger of its three flagship programmes and invites planners and stakeholders to join us at the 3rd National Planning Indaba and Awards on 5–6 November 2026.

2027 REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES NOW AVAILABLE

The South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) is pleased to announce that the 2027 Registration Certificates are now available on the SACPLAN portal.

All planners are encouraged to make their annual membership fee payments as early as possible to ensure uninterrupted access to their certificates and to maintain their registration status in good standing.

Visit the SACPLAN portal for more information or contact the SACPLAN office for assistance.

Plan ahead. Stay compliant.

As South Africa commemorates Youth Day and marks 50 years since the historic events of 1976, SACPLAN honors the incredible bravery of the generation that shaped our democracy.

Today, as we commemorate Youth Day under the theme "RESET@50 – The Future Calls," the future is calling a new generation of leaders, our Young Planners, whose voices and innovations are the blueprints of tomorrow.

Let us honour the legacy of 1976 by building an inclusive South Africa, one plan and one community at a time.

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 🌍

As planners and planning professionals, we sit at the intersection of environment and development. The work we do matters, not just for communities today, but for the ecosystems that sustain us all.

Happy World Environment Day Planners!!

REMINDER | Manual Applications No Longer Accepted

As of 01 April 2026, SACPLAN moved to a fully digital process to make registration simpler and more accessible for planners across South Africa.

If you have any enquiries, kindly contact our office. Our team is ready to assist and guide you through the steps.