Arlo & Co. is bringing a new style of city living to 80 St Georges Mall, combining heritage, hospitality and contemporary design in Cape Town’s historic centre. The development will offer 276 residences, curated amenities and Mojo Greenmarket at street level, creating a connected urban community. With homes priced from R1.275 million, VAT inclusive, the project targets professionals, first-time buyers and investors seeking a well-located CBD address with lasting appeal.

Rietvlei Business Park in Pretoria East has reached a key milestone as Abland Property Developers welcomes its first long-term occupiers. Rugged SA has opened a 2,200sqm showroom, office and warehouse facility, while Package It will begin operating from a 6,700sqm warehouse in July 2026. Positioned at the R21 Nellmapius Drive interchange, the park offers premium-grade industrial space, strong accessibility and exceptional highway visibility for growing businesses in Pretoria East’s market.

Just weeks after opening, Jumbo Mall has rapidly established itself as a key retail and community destination in eMalahleni. The 37,000m² centre combines convenience, accessibility and a broad tenant mix, enabling shoppers to access essential goods, services and national brands in a single location. Beyond retail, the mall is evolving into a social hub where residents gather, connect and share experiences, reinforcing its role in the everyday life of the surrounding community.

The Grove Mall in Windhoek will be acquired by Gold View Investments following unconditional approval from the Namibian Competition Commission. The 52,000m² centre, Namibia’s largest retail asset, forms part of Atterbury’s disposal strategy. Classified as a conglomerate merger, the transaction is not expected to impact competition, enabling the acquiring group to expand its cross-border property investment portfolio.

Olympus Sandton, a landmark development by Tricolt Group and Growthpoint Properties, has officially broken ground following record presales exceeding R1.4 billion. Positioned at the heart of Sandton’s evolving mixed-use precinct, the project combines luxury apartments, hospitality, and retail. With over 80% sold and construction underway, Olympus reflects growing demand for integrated live-work-play environments in South Africa’s premier financial district.

Sandton Gate Central represents a major investment in Johannesburg’s urban future, combining 12,000m² of curated retail with offices, residential units and lifestyle amenities in a R1 billion mixed-use precinct. Strategically located between key economic nodes, the development reflects growing demand for integrated, walkable environments. As cranes return to the skyline, the project signals renewed confidence in the city and a shift towards more resilient, experience-led property models.

A coalition of major developers and landowners has launched the Linbro Park Management District (LPMD) to address infrastructure constraints and unlock up to R1-billion in investment. Strategically located along the OR Tambo–Randburg Corridor, the 400-hectare precinct is emerging as a key logistics and mixed-use node. With infrastructure backlogs hindering growth, the LPMD aims to coordinate funding, stabilise services, enhance property values and align development with Johannesburg’s 2040 Spatial Development Framework.

Abland Property Developers has broken ground on Canal Plaza, a 10,333m² P-grade office development in Century City, alongside Gutsche Investment (GIMCO), the Moolman Group and Blue Dawn Capital. Overlooking Intaka Island Nature Reserve, the 4-Star Green Rated building targets rising demand for premium, well-connected workspace, with occupation scheduled for May 2027.

IFA Hotels & Resorts has unveiled Zimbali Vision 2030, a bold R50-billion master plan set to transform KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast. Anchored by a world-class marina and the new Zimbali Country Estate, the long-term vision integrates luxury living, sustainability, tourism and agriculture. Building on over R30 billion already invested, the strategy positions Zimbali as one of South Africa’s most ambitious and future-focused coastal developments.

Construction has officially begun on The Granger, a landmark R2-billion mixed-use development next to Cape Town’s DHL Stadium. Positioned between the CBD and the Atlantic Seaboard, the project will deliver a 190-room international hotel, 200 apartments, premium offices and retail space, creating a vibrant new urban destination. Developers Devmark and Feenstra say The Granger will integrate the precinct, boost tourism, and complement the stadium’s year-round activity.

Just six months after its opening, Westown Square in Shongweni is redefining Durban’s Outer West as the heart of the New City of the West. Developed by Fundamentum Property Group with support from Absa CIB and the eThekwini Municipality, the project has already earned top honours at the 2025 Africa Property Investment Awards and the BRICS Urban Innovation Awards. With new infrastructure, lifestyle amenities, and green design, Westown Square is setting a new benchmark for sustainable urban growth.

Waterfall City has once again earned top international honours, receiving the Best Masterplan South Africa award at the 2025 International Property Awards – Africa Chapter in London. The city also secured nominations for Best Masterplan Africa and Sustainable Residential Development South Africa 2025–2026. CEO Willie Vos was recognised with a Special Award for Real Estate Leadership, celebrating his visionary role in developing Africa’s leading smart, sustainable, and liveable city.

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has announced a strategic partnership with RSA Aero to co-develop and manage the new Cape Winelands Airport precinct — a next-generation aviation, logistics, and hospitality hub in the Western Cape. The R8 billion project will create tens of thousands of jobs and anchor Cape Town’s northern expansion. Targeted for commissioning by 2028, the airport aims to become the world’s greenest, powered by renewable energy and sustainable design.

Botfontein Park, a landmark mixed-use industrial and commercial development by Abland and Cavaleros Group, is set to launch in early 2027 on the Cape Town–Stellenbosch border. Designed for data centres, logistics, and warehousing, the park combines modern infrastructure with sustainable design, including soft-engineered water systems and solar-ready facilities. Strategically located on major transport routes, it will create jobs, attract investment, and strengthen the Western Cape’s economic corridor.