First published Oct 27, 2026, 2:06:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 2:06:15 PM UTC

Construction companies removed from the cidb register

Thirteen construction companies were removed from the Construction Industry Development Board’s National Register of Contractors after findings of misrepresentation in applications to upgrade registration grades. The source reports 75 contractors removed and blacklisted over 2.5 years; additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.

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Affected location: South Africa

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The removals concern contractor registration and alleged misrepresentation in South Africa’s construction sector.

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