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The true value of land: it's not who owns it, but how it's used
The resolution of the land question is not only morally and politically right, but it is also an economic imperative in South Africa.
Darling Street eviction case: Court date set for June 19 amid ongoing legal battles
As the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure battles to evict residents from 104-106 Darling Street in Cape Town, it faces criticism for allegedly bypassing legal protocols, raising concerns about the future of over 60 long-term occupants.
Darling Street eviction case: Next court date set for June 19
As the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure battles to evict residents from 104-106 Darling Street in Cape Town, it faces criticism for allegedly bypassing legal protocols, raising concerns about the future of over 60 long-term occupants.
Tshwane facing R180m sinkhole crisis. Homes and lives are at risk
Dozens of devastating sinkholes are threatening homes and businesses across Centurion, forcing residents to abandon properties and disrupting lives, while the City of Tshwane grapples with a R180 million budget shortfall for urgent repairs. With 59 documented sinkholes and more appearing after each rainfall, desperate residents call for national disaster declaration.
Tshwane's R180m sinkhole crisis: homes and lives at risk as repairs stall
Dozens of devastating sinkholes are threatening homes and businesses across Centurion, forcing residents to abandon properties and disrupting lives, while the City of Tshwane grapples with a R180 million budget shortfall for urgent repairs. With 59 documented sinkholes and more appearing after each rainfall, desperate residents call for national disaster declaration.
Cape Town's rental prices: luxury or lunacy compared to Joburg?
As Cape Town's rental prices soar, many are questioning the affordability of living in the city compared to Johannesburg, where rentals remain more accessible.
Cape Town's property market thrives: global report insights
A deep dive into the global property markets shows that Cape Town's property market is still on the rise. The best performing property markets according to the global report however are the Middle East and Latin America.
The Table Bay Hotel closes for transformation: A new era begins
After nearly three decades of welcoming guests from around the world, Sun International’s beloved Grand Dame, The Table Bay Hotel, officially closed its doors on 15 February to embark on an exciting journey of transformation. The iconic The Table Bay Hotel has closed its doorsCome December 2025, the hotel will reopen as InterContinental Table Bay, Cape Town, following a major refurbishment that will elevate its offering while preserving its signature warmth and hospitality.
South Africa’s housing crisis: flawed market design leaves millions in gap market stranded
To ensure more private sector investment, policies need to change including those related to evictions and foreclosures - expert
Substantial capital investment needed to fulfil housing mandate - HDA
Commenting on the progress made in the human settlements sector, the HDA said while the sector has made progressive strides, growth remains uneven, with significant challenges in urban areas due to rapid migration.
South Africa’s property prices rise, barriers remain for first-time buyers
As South Africa's residential property market shows signs of recovery with house prices rising, experts warn that affordability challenges remain, particularly for first-time buyers. Discover how economic factors are influencing the housing landscape and what options are available to new entrants seeking homeownership.
South African property market hit by growing divide between affordability and access
Added to that, inconsistency of service delivery has imposed additional costs on property owners, who are forced to invest in alternative electricity supplies and water backups, among other solutions.
South Africa's human settlements sector struggles with housing accessibility for the gap market, warns DHS
Professor François Viruly, University of Cape Town associate professor and director of the Urban Real Estate Research Unit, said it is becoming increasingly clear that delivery of housing by different tiers of government does not meet the required demand.
Municipalities’ service delivery challenges: a direct threat to property values, says estate agency
In a response to Independent Media Property enquiry, the estate agency’s CEO Richard Gray, said if municipalities continue to fail in this respect, it will directly impact the value of properties, affordability and the availability of housing a few years down the line.
City promises continued engagement as Cissie Gool House public participation closes
Residents of Cissie Gool House in Cape Town seek meaningful engagement with the City as public participation for the housing development at Woodstock Hospital concludes.
South Africans are holding on to their money, hoping for an interest rate cut this week
An interest rate cut is likely this week, say economists, but will it be enough to get consumers to buy property?
Cissie Gool House redevelopment: Capetonians urged to stand against displacement
The City plans for this site to be used as a mixed-use market and affordable housing development.
These are the top hotspots for property investors in 2025
Investor sentiment in Cape Town is cautiously optimistic and South Africans are once again looking to invest in real estate in 2025.
Growthpoint to build R2bn-plus Sandton development with over 400 apartments
Olympus Sandton will be situated in the mixed-use Sandton Summit precinct, anchored by the Discovery head office on the corner of Rivonia Road.
South Africa's most expensive provinces for house rentals in 2024
As the rental market in South Africa continues to shift, the data from the PayProp Rental Index, has revealed the average rental prices in South Africa.
Can 2025 be the year SA fixes its affordable housing crisis? These experts hope so
Local property and housing experts at the forefront of the drive to solve the affordable housing crisis reveal their hopes for the sector for the new year
Blouberg property boom as Joburg residents are flocking to the Cape Town suburb in droves
There have been 3,649 transactions conducted over the last year in the Blouberg area, valued at around R8. 2 billion.
Trovato House: A colonial masterpiece and film star on Wynberg Hill for R45 million
Designed by the esteemed architect Sir Herbert Baker, this stunning estate boasts a remarkable legacy, having withstood the test of time for 125 years.
Historic Sea Point building faces demolition as area sees commercial boom
Irate residents have raised concerns regarding the demolition of a building built in 1929 in Regent Road Sea Point which is set for the development of a hotel.
Climbing Cape Town’s property ladder almost impossible for the poor
Lack of title deeds, amongst other issues, keep many South Africans out of the formal property market. If the country gets it right, however, it could be the biggest Black Economic Empowerment programme.