Smart money is buying where governance is broken but buildings aren’t
August 15 2026 11:30 JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA Johannesburg’s commercial property market is being priced by postal code rather than by asset, according to new Gmaven research. Gmaven is a company behind one of Africa’s largest commercial property databases, and has compared more than 25 700 properties and over 1 500 high-value transactions made across Cape […]
SAPOA Welcomes Richard Quest as MC for its 60th Annual Convention
August 14 2026 14:30 The South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) has announced that international journalist, CNN International anchor andbusiness editor Richard Quest will serve as a speaker for the SAPOA 60th Annual Convention, strengthening the event’s reputation as among Africa’s leading commercial property events. “Recognised globally for his incisive business reporting, engaging interview style […]
Cape Town CBD growth drives investment in the Mother City as the area faces pressure from a growing populace
August 1 2026 11:30 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Investor confidence in the Cape Town CBD exploded in 2025/26, with the total value of property development exceeding R12.8bn; 41 % more than the R9bn recorded in 2024. The inner-city economy also benefited from the stable performance of its key economic sectors, including BPO, business and leisure […]
The PIC debate should prompt wider discussion on public institution leadership
July 28 2026 16:00 SOUTH AFRICA This is a guest article by The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) Recent public debate surrounding governance at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has focused on individuals and appointments. While these are matters for the relevant appointing authorities and the applicable legislation, the discussion presents an important […]
The Reserve Bank could not raise interest rates last week amid uncertainty
July 28 2026 15:30 Homeowners and aspiring buyers across South Africa were lucky last week when the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced that it would leave interest rates unchanged, despite inflation climbing to 5% in June. Berry Everitt, CEO of the Chas Everitt International property group said many households expected an increase in borrowing […]
ZAP HUB Founder Bronwyn Rodrigues to Contest Johannesburg’s Ward 95 in the 2026 Local Government Elections
July 22 2026 18:00 FOURWAYS, JOHANNESBURG ZAP HUB founder Bronwyn Rodrigues has announced her candidacy for Ward 95 in the City of Johannesburg as a councillor for Know Your Power (KYP) in the 2026 Local Government Elections. Rodrigues says her campaign is driven by a commitment to improve service delivery, create opportunities, and restore dignity […]
Iran and US reach tentative peace deal
June 15 2026 14:30 Staff Writer UNITED STATES Iran and the US reached an initial agreement early on Monday June 15 2026, to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire in the Iran war, potentially allowing oil and natural gas to reach the global market. Details of the deal were not immediately released […]
SARB raises interest rates to nobody’s surprise
May 28 2026 17:45 Lesetja Kanyago, SA Reserve Bank Governor The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) increased interest rates by 25 basis points amid rising consumer prices caused by the US and Israel’s war on the Middle East. This was the first hike in three years. The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to […]
State to let go of 801 unused properties in South Africa
May 11 2026 20:45 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has chosen 1,348 non-essential state properties for disposal, 801 of which have been approved for the next steps of its current vetting process. The department is deciding which buildings can be used and for which purposes, including the formation of […]
City of Cape Town’s rates strategy squashed by court
May 6 2026 00:15 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA The Western Cape High Court has struck down the City of Cape Town’s unpopular rates and taxes tied to property value instead of consumption. The court declared the levies unlawful and invalid, giving the city until June 30 2026 to remove them. The ruling follows a protracted […]