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Bleak outlook for South Africa’s struggling retail sector

Retailer confidence has slumped to the lowest levels since the 2020 Covid-19 lockdowns

The lockdown provided us with a prism through which we could look at our crazy lives and simplify them. It was a strange and special time

South Africa’s mothballed ‘supermall-ification’ sets strip malls up for success

Analysts agree that the country has enough malls and that, post-Covid, the convenience of local centres lure customers

Mzolisi Diliza may have to open the books of Miganu Investment Holdings as the Johannesburg high court gets involved.

Growthpoint BEE scheme fight heads to court

The Johannesburg high court was approached last month to compel Mzolisi Diliza to open the financial books of Miganu Investment Holdings

Former Eskom chief financial officer Anoj Singh. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Growthpoint BEE scheme drags on

Two businessmen are locked in a battle over shares in a major deal that goes back to 2005

The Paladin contract — which reportedly does not include food or medical care — has been backed by Australian home affairs minister ?Peter Dutton — who has advocated for an extension. (AFP)

De Lille calls for forensic probe of Foreshore auction

The auction took place in September 2016 — and questions about the integrity of the process have since arisen in various media reports

As the most valuable piece of real estate in South Africa

The art of being opaque: Why Zeitz should open its books

The alleged improper conduct of the Zeitz MOCAA curator has raised questions about the transparency of a museum that is subsidised with public money

Retirees still hold wealth of experience

There is a role for “silver sloggers” who are willing to use their experience rather than rest on their laurels.

Tenants ‘gatvol’ of the V&A Waterfront

Tenants ‘gatvol’ of the V&A Waterfront

New V&A owners face a shopping centre seething with discontent, writes <b>Barrie Terblanche</b>.

Jargon buster: Reits

Estienne de Klerk, chairperson of PLSA sub-committee for Reit and executive director of Growthpoint Properties, explains what Reits are.

Listed property: The fourth asset class

<b>Mike Brown</b> takes a look at Proptrax, the exchange-traded fund that provides access to the JSE listed property sector.

Developers go green

A change in attitude is needed to keep building, writes Maya Fisher-French.