Vukile expands into Barcelona, acquiring 50% of Splau Shopping Centre
March 19 2026 22:40 Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE) said its 99.7% owned subsidiary Castellana Properties will acquire a 50% stake in the Splau Shopping Centre in Barcelona, Spain, advancing its strategy of investing in dominant, high-performing retail assets, it said, The 50% stake in Splau will be bought from Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), the owner, developer and […]
The simple pool maintenance mistakes that could cost homeowners thousands
March 17 2026 16:01 Rowen Armstrong, Builders Buyer: Pool, Pesticides and Garden Hardware SOUTH AFRICA Across South Africa, swimming pools are central to summer living. They are where families cool off, children play and friends gather on hot afternoons. But what many homeowners do not realise is that small maintenance mistakes can quietly turn that […]
SA REITs surge 8.1% in February, breaking R350bn market cap milestone
March 5 2026 16:20 Institutional investors pivot to overweight positions as the South African real estate investment trust sector cements its status as a global outperformer South African real estate investment trusts (Reits) delivered another standout month in February 2026, surging 8.1% and pushing the sector’s total market capitalisation past the R350bn mark. The impressive […]
Kidax Ai’s FaceTrace Technology identifies Interpol-wanted drug trafficker operating undetected at Cape Town gym
March 4 2026 12:20 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Kidax AI has announced the launch of FaceTrace, an AI-assisted identity verification platform designed to support businesses in strengthening their onboarding and risk management frameworks. The launch follows a recent case widely reported in South African media involving an individual subject to an international law enforcement notice […]
Spear Reit raises guidance as Western Cape portfolio strengthens
February 27 2026 15:10 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Western Cape-focused Spear Reit reported improved operations momentum in its financial year 2026 pre-close presentation on Friday, driven by portfolio expansion, solid financial performance, high occupancy levels and strong cash collections. In January 2026, management revised its distribution per share (DIPS) guidance for the year ending 28 […]
Growthpoint to redevelop Walmer Park Shopping Centre
February 27 2026 15:00 GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has announced the R75m redevelopment of the Edgars premises at Walmer Park Shopping Centre in Gqeberha. This investment will reinforce Walmer Park’s position as a retail destination by introducing a new internal link mall and expanding the variety of retail offerings. The project aligns […]
Standard Bank Hosts 2nd African Markets Conference in Cape Town: MobilisingGlobal Capital at Scale for Africa’s Growth and Development
February 24 2026 12:15 Luvuyo Masinda, Chief Executive of Corporate and Investment Banking at Standard BankGroup Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking, will host the second edition of its seminal African Markets Conference (AMC 2026). The flagship event will take place on 22-24 February 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together global institutional investors, […]
Limited time for Cape Town property owners to review and, if necessary, object to municipal valuations
February 24 2026 11:30 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA The City of Cape Town has recently completed its new General Valuation Roll (GV2025), which will determine property rates and taxes across the metropole until the next valuation in 2028. The updated rates will come into effect on 1 July 2026, with property owners expected to receive […]
SA REITs start 2026 on constructive footing as improved sentiment drives sector ahead of sold-out conference
February 16 2026 11:30 South African real estate investment trusts (Reits) have maintained their positive trajectory into the new year, delivering a constructive performance in January 2026 as the sector prepares for its premier industry gathering next week. According to the latest SA REIT Association Chart Book January 2026, the sector delivered a total return […]
Rode appoints Jess Moyer as Chief Operating Officer
January 27 2026 16:10 Jess Moyer, chief operating officer at Rode Publications & Media Rode Publications & Media, a data, group has announced the appointment of Jess Moyer as its new Chief Operating Officer. Moyer has more than 20 years of C-suite and board-level leadership experience in strategy,research, analytics and multinational operations. She joins Rode at […]