The Clay Brick Association represents the clay brick and paver manufacturers of Southern Africa.
We educate on sustainable production and energy-efficient building design.
We inspire sustainable, contemporary brick architecture and building design in all areas of the built environment: commercial, residential and landscape. We undertake research into the safe, sustainable production of clay bricks and pavers. We prepare and distribute property owner guides and builders’ technical manuals to educate South Africans on best practice in masonry construction.
How we serve our members & the public.
The Clay Brick Association of Southern Africa represents the clay brick and paver manufacturers of Southern Africa.
We inspire sustainable, contemporary brick architecture and building design in all areas of the built environment: commercial, residential and landscape. We undertake research into the safe, sustainable production of clay bricks and pavers. We prepare and distribute property owner guides and builders’ technical manuals to educate South Africans on best practice in masonry construction.
Serving property owners, developers and builders
Our goal is to ensure that local property owners achieve long life, good value and sustained performance from brick walling and paving.
Serving our Members
All ClayBrick members are committed to the production and supply of premium products to the building and construction industries, as well as end-users.
Environmentally Conscious
With clay bricks being the material of choice for many building professionals and consumers alike, they also enjoy an international legacy in sustainable building design.
Liaison with Government
The CBA maintains regular contact with the offices of national administrations such as the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, and the Department of Housing, to ensure government regulations are adhered to.
Special Projects & Initiatives
ClayBrick.org supports various initiatives pertaining to the reduction of energy usage in buildings, including the development of national standards for walling, as set out by the SABS
Latest News & Articles
Browse our latest news and articles.
Best environmental practice by Corobrik
Interest Group: Building Construction Professionals, Brick Manufacturers & Members Beautiful clay brick: Social Infrastructure Corobrik has ensured best environmental practice at all its quarrying, manufacturing operations since the 1980s 29 April...
Balwin-sponsored bricklayers completion of training
Interest Group: Brick Manufacturers & Members The recent Quarterly Labour Force Survey published by Stats SA indicated a spike in unemployment with some 27.1% of the country’s employable population actively seeking work. This is most notable in the...
A fairytale castle built with clay brick!
Interest Group: Property Owners & Developers Beautiful clay brick: Residential Project Step into a scene from “Game of Thrones” – a castle on a hill with turrets and battlements … guarded by dragons! Perched upon the Karbonkelberg Mountain overlooking...
A brick and mortar tribute to culture at Affies
Interest Group:Property Owners & DevelopersAfrikaans Hoër Seunskool in Pretoria – affectionately known as Affies – recently launched its new music centre, an architectural gem that strikes a high note for the 96 year old high school that was established in January...
Recycled brick gives WWF SA 6-stars!
Interest Group:Property Owners & DevelopersThe environmentally-conscious mantra of 'Reduce Reuse Recycle' describes the WWF South Africa’s newly refurbished building in the suburban hub of Braamfontein. The building has earned its ‘green’ stripes through recycling...
Clay brick will cut costs for new homeowners
Interest Group: Property Owners & Developers Clay brick, and especially face brick affords numerous cost-saving benefits for affordable residential living. Durability, longevity and natural thermal performance properties contribute to excellent thermal...
Worcester Brick welcomes Habla team
Interest Group: Property Owners & Developers Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) has announced Karl Bremer Office Block in Bellville, Cape Town, is the first project to achieve a Socio-Economic Category (SEC) Pilot rating in Africa as part of its...
SA’s first 5-star GBSA socio-economic impact certification
Interest Group: Property Owners & Developers Green building in South Africa is growing at an unprecedented rate and has now overtaken that of established sustainability building regions such as Europe, Australia, United States, United Arab Emirates,...
South Africa is a forerunner in green building
Interest Group: Property Owners & Developers Green building in South Africa is growing at an unprecedented rate and has now overtaken that of established sustainability building regions such as Europe, Australia, United States, United Arab Emirates,...




















