Who we are
Who We Are
A Ladysmith planning and architecture firm built to carry a development from first land-use question to final brick, with the credentials to prove it.
Our purpose
Comprehensive planning, architecture and construction for sustainable community development.
Iyadi Planning Solutions (Pty) Ltd is a South African town planning and architectural firm founded in 2021 by Mr Mongezi Shabangu. We work alongside every level of government, real estate developers, businesses and community organisations to create inclusive places that lift quality of life.
Guided by sustainability and social justice, our specialists hold each project to a standard of efficiency and excellence, delivering work that serves communities today and protects their options tomorrow.
Founder, Professional Town Planner
Our compass
Vision, mission & values
The premier choice
To be the premier choice in the African built environment for town planning, architecture and construction.
Excellence, on time
Efficient, timely and sustainable service delivery that surpasses client expectations on every project.
Founder spotlight
Mongezi Shabangu
A registered professional town planner, Mongezi began his career at Alfred Duma Local Municipality before founding Iyadi in 2021. He pairs deep knowledge of planning law with hands-on grounding in architecture, project management and construction, which is why complex, multi-discipline approvals do not faze him.
Meet the team
Eleven specialists, seven disciplines.
Planning, surveying, engineering, architecture, environmental and cost expertise, all accountable to your project.
Registered town planner; BTech Town & Regional Planning. Founded Iyadi in 2021.
SACPLAN A/3252/2022; five years turning client visions into approved plans.
PLATO PLS1313; twelve years of precise land assessment and mapping.
Registration 647/Z; three years of accurate spatial data and surveying support.
MSc Environmental Management; 15 years of EIAs, geotechnical and groundwater studies.
PrArch 21118; architectural design, supervision and building-regulation compliance.
CHSO 6536/2024; eight years keeping sites and workers compliant and safe.
PhD Urban & Regional Planning; spatial frameworks and integrated development plans.
Registration 2020402469; twenty years of stable, compliant infrastructure.
BEng Mechanical; thirteen years of efficient mechanical building services.
PMAQS member; seventeen years of cost certainty and contract administration.
Start your project
Work with a team that does it all.
From the first land-use question to construction handover, talk to the specialists who will run your project.
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