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Zoning wars: When rules lose the plot
Lengthy zoning battles in Sandton and Sea Point highlight systemic planning delays, disputed development conditions, and growing questions over municipal enforcement.
Where history meets high-end living
From a cattle post and colonial burial ground to a vibrant Atlantic Seaboard property hotspot, explore the fascinating three-century transformation of Cape Town's Green Point.
Grace was built the hard way
Before becoming icons of South African luxury hospitality, the Cape Grace and Mount Grace hotels began as a struggling children's campsite. Discover the turbulent history, fires,…
Proof a city centre can bounce back
Twenty-five years ago, Cape Town's city centre was described as "fragile." Today, it's a thriving hub, thanks to a unique private-public partnership and significant property…
Siyabonga Mshibe
Growing up in Katlehong, Siyabonga Mshibe, 28, learnt early that opportunity is rarely handed to you — it is created. Today, that belief drives his mission to ensure more young…
A decade on, Moseneke legal saga continues
Retired deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke's family-owned property company, Encha Properties, faces a potential R50 million payout to Firstmile Properties to buy out a…
SARB keeps interest rates unchanged as economists weigh inflation and growth risks
The South African Reserve Bank's decision to keep interest rates unchanged has been welcomed by the property sector, providing relief for homeowners and prospective buyers and…
'We just want answers': Residents fear homes are sinking in Roodepoort development
When Phasiwe Ngwenya bought her first home in Wilfordon Extension 11, west of Johannesburg, she believed that she was investing in her children’s future. Like many first-time…
Blend of beer, bricks and bold ideas
Explore the rich history of the Old Castle Brewery Building in Woodstock, Cape Town. Once a coastal suburb, Woodstock's shoreline was pushed back for development, and this iconic…
Investing for the price of a coffee
The most accessible entry point is through real estate investment trusts. Think of them as the ‘Uber of property ownership’ — you don’t need to own the car to benefit from the ride
Melrose: blend of hype and heritage
The Johannesburg suburb remains one of those rare ones that feel historic and perfectly ahead of the curve
Economic apartheid: South Africa’s transition a warning for a two-state agreement for Palestine
South Africa may have attained political emancipation but economically the chains largely remain
What makes a building memorable long after the paint dries?
All buildings have their own stories and they hold those of the people who built them, lived there or used them
It’s rocking in Joburg’s Rosebank
There’s money pouring in amid a residential boom, as well as all the retail, commercial and hotel action
Seven signs you’ve found the right home — and when to walk away
Purchasing a property is a huge decision. Here’s how to get it right.