New data from MRI Software shows the urgency for digital transformation across SA’s FM sector. South Africa’s facility managers call for smarter technology and greater support as workloads and budget pressures mount.
The Reside Awards 2025, South Africa’s leading awards for the residential property sector, are officially open for entries. The prestigious awards, which will take place on 10 July 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, form part of the prestigious Residential Investment & Development Summit, held in partnership with Real Estate Investor (REI).
After more than a decade of sluggish growth, Johannesburg’s residential property market is showing promising signs of recovery, signalling the possible bottom of the cycle.
The South African multifamily residential rental sector entered 2025 on a robust footing, with data from the South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (SAMRRA) revealing continued strength in both occupancy and rental collections, as well as record high leasing activity, across its substantial member portfolio.
Located on two lush, forested islands, Tintswalo Siankaba provides a tranquil and secluded natural setting worlds away from the bustle of everyday life. The intimate tented camp offers an authentic, immersive African experience that presents enriching activities that showcase the beauty and cultural richness of the region through connecting with the local community.
Many first-time buyers enter the market with misconceptions about their purchasing power or the loan conditions they may receive, overestimating how much they can borrow and forgetting to factor in additional expenses such as insurance, property taxes and maintenance.
As South Africans navigate the complex process of buying or selling property, they are sometimes surprised by the extensive personal details required by property practitioners. While the requests for identification documents, proof of address, and financial records can feel invasive, there is a clear legal requirement behind these checks.
Cape Town’s luxury property market is seeing a notable surge, with Simon’s Town emerging as a sought-after location for high-end buyers. The scarcity of luxury townhouse developments along the Southern Peninsula, coupled with the area’s breathtaking views and proximity to attractions like Boulders Beach, recently ranked second in the 2024 Golden Beach Awards, has fuelled interest from both local and international investors.
The Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ), nestled in the Western Cape of South Africa, is rapidly emerging as a key player in fostering green industrialisation and delivering significant economic growth. Its official launch on April 7 marked a pivotal moment, underscored by the sod-turning ceremony for the Quantum V3 facility—a project poised to resonate significantly with South Africa’s green industrialisation agenda.
Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager, has announced that the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), representing the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) of South Africa, has made an investment of $40 million, becoming its 36th shareholder.
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