Governance under microscope – Listed property’s July 2025
August 6 2025 16:45 The SA listed property sector returned a total 4.38% including share price appreciation and dividends in July. This was driven by specific corporate updates and events and not a broad market updraft. This is according to Garreth Elston of Golden Section Capital. The month’s headline economic news came right at the […]
Spear Reit buys two very different properties
July 30 2025 10:00 SOUTH AFRICAJSE-listed Spear Reit (JSE: SEA) made two acquisitions this week, made an industrial and a retail acquisition. The country’s only regionally focused Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) acquired Consani Industrial Park, located in the established industrial hub of Elsie’s River Industria, Western Cape. The acquisition, valued at R437.3m, would be a […]
Emira introduces new CEO James Day
July 24 2025 12:30 James Day, Emira Property Fund CEO Diversified landlord Emira Property Fund has said that James Day has formally assumed his role as Chief Executive Officer, following the announcement of his appointment in May. Day replaces Geoff Jennett who left the group after nearly 10 years in his role. Jennett had been […]
Firexpo 2025 ignites interest in fire safety and prevention innovation
July 18 2025 14:05 SOUTH AFRICA Firexpo 2025, which ran from 3 to 5 June at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, underscored the importance of fire safety in every sector of South Africa’s economy. Co-located with Securex South Africa, A-OSH EXPO, and Facilities Management Expo, Firexpo offered targeted insights into fire detection, suppression, compliance, and […]
SA Property Owners Association takes City of Cape Town to court over tariffs
July 17 2025 13:22 SOUTH AFRICA The South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) has brought an urgent application in the Western Cape Division of the High Court to have three tariffs implemented by the City of Cape Town on July 1 2025 reviewed and then set aside. Sapoa also published a legal notice to invite […]
Facilities Management Expo 2025 proves a smart investment for operations professionals
July 15 2025 17:20 SOUTH AFRICA Facilities Management Expo 2025, held alongside Securex South Africa, A-OSH EXPO, and Firexpo from 3 to 5 June at Gallagher Convention Centre, delivered strong returns for exhibitors and visitors alike. Focused on improving the built environment, the expo catered to professionals managing commercial, industrial, retail, and public facilities. Together, […]
A-OSH EXPO 2025 shines a light on occupational health and safety excellence
July 8 2025 16:20 From 3 to 5 June 2025, A-OSH EXPO took place as South Africa’s key event dedicated to occupational health and safety. Co-located with Securex South Africa, Facilities Management Expo, and Firexpo at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, A-OSH provided professionals with an invaluable platform to explore H&S innovation, compliance solutions, and […]
CFO Jenna Sprenger to leave Burstone and be replaced by Myles Kritzinger
July 8 2025 11:45 SOUTH AFRICA Burstone Group has announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Jenna Sprenger, will leave her role and be replaced by Myles Kritzinger, who was previously CEO of Transcend Residential Property Fund. “In compliance with paragraph 3.59 of the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited and paragraph 6.42of the JSE Debt […]
FRIGAIR 2025, an electrifying success with overwhelming attendance and serious engagement
July 7 2025 15:25 SOUTH AFRICA Africa’s premier exhibition for the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry has left an indelible mark of high energy, palpable excitement and overwhelmingly positive feedback according to its organisers and visitors. Held from June 4 to June 6 at the Gallagher Conference Centre, the exhibition was more […]
South Africa celebrates record breaking results at Decanter World Wine Awards 2025
June 19 2025 15:00 World Wine Awards 2025 (DWWA) have revealed a record breaking year, with the country achieving its highest total of 45 Gold medals since the awards began. Celebrating its 22nd year, DWWA is firmly established as the world’s largest and most influential wine competition, renowned for its rigorous judging process. At this […]