The value of building plans approved in South Africa climbed by 16.9% year-on-year to ZAR 8513.5 million in April 2026, following an upwardly revised 17.2% jump in the prior month. Non-residential buildings (43.5% vs 3.3%) and residential construction (18% vs 27.3%) posted strong increases, more than offsetting a decline in additions and alterations (-2.2% vs 10.2%).