The top performers are evolving into more complex and diverse spaces than traditional malls. They are becoming places where people don’t just shop but also spend time, live and connect
Once seen as part of Newtown’s revival, City Lodge’s closure points to deeper concerns about Johannesburg CBD’s viability for investors, visitors and hotel operators
Many Cape Town buyers discover too late that heritage protections can override zoning and building plans, turning dream projects into costly legal battles
The city landmark is not just a story about urban decay. It is also about what happens when a city loses control and what it takes to get that back
Travel is becoming planned, curated and experience-led again. The development pipeline reflects that
The Johannesburg suburb remains one of those rare ones that feel historic and perfectly ahead of the curve
Increasing fees alone does not automatically fix affordability
Many of them buy for control over their own lives and protection rather than prestige. That’s worrying
Century City stands as proof that long-horizon planning, private infrastructure investment and adaptive development can succeed
When airports are developed, so is the property surrounding them. The ‘city’ essentially grows around the new airport