Building materials boom but on a small scale

It appears the results of building material suppliers are being driven to a significant extent by lower-income earners in rural areas, townships and cities

13 June 2021 - 00:06 By NICK WILSON

The sales boom at building and hardware stores across SA is not abating, with companies continuing to report strong double-digit turnover growth in this segment...

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