MAGISTRATE CONVICTED AN UNREGISTERED PERSON OF A CRIMINAL OFFENCE FOR PERFORMING ARCHITECTURAL WORK WITHOUT REGISTRATION

Friday, 25 July 2025 | announcements

25 July 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

27 June 2025, the Palm Ridge Magistrate Court convicted Ms. Nomsa Kate Jele of contravening Section 18(2), read with Section 26(3), of the Architectural Profession Act 44 of 2000, for performing architectural work without being registered with SACAP.

The case followed a complaint received by SACAP on 28 August 2024, which led to a criminal investigation and Ms. Jele’s subsequent arrest. She was sentenced to a caution and discharge. SACAP remains committed to protecting the public and upholding the integrity of the architectural profession by ensuring that only registered professionals may perform architectural work.

“This ruling reaffirms the legal obligation that only registered professionals are permitted to perform architectural work in South Africa,” said Advocate Toto Fiduli, Registrar of SACAP. “We remain steadfast in our efforts to hold accountable those who compromise the integrity of the profession and endanger the public.”

This conviction highlights the vital importance of verifying the registration status of anyone offering architectural services. SACAP remains committed to maintaining professional standards and safeguarding the public from individuals who falsely present themselves as registered practitioners.

 

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