April 24 2026 16:40
SOUTH AFRICA
Shenge Property Group, a 100% black-owned property investment company has bought into the Elukwatini Precinct.
Infrastructure is the silent backbone of any thriving town, they said. Often overlooked until it fails, stormwater management is critical to the longevity of physical structures and the safety of the people who use them. Recognising that the rapid growth of Elukwatini had begun to outpace its existing utility framework, Shenge Property Group took the proactive step of initiating a massive 12-month upgrade. This initiative will benefit a community of 14,000, ensuring safety even during the heaviest rains.
Starting in March 2025 and reaching completion this February, the group committed R11,385,063 to bring the town’s stormwater system into alignment with modern standards. This investment goes far beyond property maintenance; it is a fundamental contribution to the town’s health, safety, and long-term climate resilience.
A core value of Shenge Property Group is the belief that a developer should not only build in a community but build with and for that community. To execute an undertaking of this technical magnitude, Shenge appointed Kukhanya Projects (Pty) Ltd to lead the 12-month upgrade. This appointment was driven by a shared commitment to high-quality delivery and a mutual adherence to strict safety standards.
The collaboration between the developer and the appointed contractor ensured that the technical requirements of the town’s growth were met while simultaneously fuelling the local economy through direct employment.
“We appreciate Shenge Property Group for the opportunity and the trust placed in Kukhanya Projects to execute this critical infrastructure project,” said Mbongeni Mabuza, Managing Director of Kukhanya Projects (Pty) Ltd.
“Our team is proud to have played a role in an initiative that is so genuinely invested in the safety of the residents. This project allowed us to create 17 jobs within the community, proving that when developers prioritise infrastructure, the social impact is immediate,” Mabuza said.
Seabelo Theledi, group CEO of Shenge Property Group, said this project was the embodiment of the company’s 30-year legacy.
“At Shenge, our mission has always been to transform the landscape of rural and township nodes through excellence and integrity,” says Theledi. “The Elukwatini stormwater project is not just a line item in our CSI budget, it is a reflection of our core values. We believe that we have a duty to ensure that our developments act as catalysts for broader community upliftment. Safety and economic opportunity are not optional extras, they are the foundation upon which every Shenge project is built,” Theledi said.
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