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Gautrain Management Agency chief speaks on extension plans, service enhancements
29th March 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) is re-engineering the company for full commercialisation while undertaking extension plans and pursuing enhancements for the Gautrain system, with many of these... 


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Gautrain Management Agency chief speaks on extension plans, service enhancements
29th March 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) is re-engineering the company for full commercialisation while undertaking extension plans and pursuing enhancements for the Gautrain system, with many of these... 


South Africa urged to dedicate 30% of healthcare public procurement to local manufacturers
13th February 2024 By: Schalk Burger

To build capacity and expand investment in South Africa’s pharmaceutical and healthcare products manufacturing sector, the country should ringfence 30% of public procurement for local... 


Ronny Levitan, head of Deel South Africa
Ronny Levitan
9th February 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Ronny Levitan, head of Deel South Africa, which works for independent contractors and full-time employees in more than 150 countries, offering the first, and so far only,... 


New Gautrain CEO starts steering strategic expansions
1st February 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Gautrain Management Agency CEO Tshepo Kgobe has assumed his role as of February 1, following the company’s announcement to this effect in September last year. He previously served as COO of... 


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AI must be sustainably embraced by mining sector – law firm
26th January 2024 By: Halima Frost

In an everchanging mining environment, it is crucial for the industry to approach technological advancements, especially artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on sustainable development and... 


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SPS & Partners provide 10 MW solar solution to Otjikoto mine
25th January 2024

Sustainable Power Solutions (SPS), together with its Namibian partners, Fortitude and the Oelofse family, are pioneering the latest development in Namibia's energy and mining sector. N$200-million... 


Calgro M3 CEO Wikus Lategan
Calgro M3 in good position to realise growth when interest rates turn
16th October 2023 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed residential property development and investment company Calgro M3 grew its revenue by 13.5% to R688.9-million, increased cash by 11.2% to R191.9-million, maintained net debt to equity at... 


Ever wondered what type of activities requires Environmental Authorisation (EA)?
Ever wondered what type of activities requires Environmental Authorisation (EA)?
11th October 2023

(Virtual Showroom): In South Africa, Environmental Authorisation (EA) is required for certain activities that have the potential to significantly impact the environment. The authorisation process... 


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BVI - Women in Industry
25th August 2023

Farah Bawa - Civil Engineer Farah Bawa works as a project leader in the civil services department at BVi Consulting Engineers. Born on  4 December 1992 in Cape Town, she focuses mainly on township... 


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Growthpoint focuses on high-quality amenities in its student residences
16th August 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint Properties’ subsidiary Growthpoint Student Accommodation has highlighted, during a tour of some of its university student residences, that it is... 


Construction of Silvermine, which will be completed this year, underway
Exciting milestone achieved by Concor at Conradie Park development
14th August 2023

Concor's landmark R3 billion Conradie Park development has successfully completed over 800 homes, an exciting milestone in this ambitious project set to deliver approximately 4,000 homes upon... 


Ballito Junction upgrade to include flexible workspace offering
4th August 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The Ballito Junction refurbishment will see co-working space provider Workshop17 (W17) open its first flexible workspace in KwaZulu-Natal and enable entrepreneurs, remote workers and decentralised... 


Cushman & Wakefield | BROLL concludes transaction to deliver self-storage facility in Sandton
3rd August 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Commercial real estate company Cushman & Wakefield | BROLL says it played an integral part in facilitating a deal which has enabled the development of a modern new self-storage facility in a prime... 


Zikalala, panelists warn construction mafia poses an existential threat
Zikalala, panelists warn construction mafia poses an existential threat
20th July 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Organised crime, particularly in the construction sector, has become more prevalent, more violent and more organised in recent years, with “mafia” activity having become fully fledged across the... 


Kagiso Mahlangu
Reinvigorating property development in SA through the right legislation and approach
18th July 2023

By Kagiso Mahlangu, Partner: Director, Head of Real Estate and Conveyancing at CMS South Africa. In recent times, the South African property market has experienced significant changes in property... 


Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council CEO Mikel Mabasa
Auto associations call for targeted govt support in NEV transition
29th June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council CEO Mikel Mabasa has made a clarion call for government to provide more targeted support to the automotive sector, if it is to transform to manufacturing... 


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High-speed rail operator unpacks diversification plans
16th June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

For a high-speed commuter rail operator, such as Gautrain Management Agency, to remain commercially sustainable in the long term, it must consider multiple, new revenue streams.  


Tongaat's creditors approve business rescue plan for property development arm
30th May 2023 By: News24Wire

Creditors of embattled sugar producer Tongaat Hulett on Tuesday almost unanimously voted in favour of the rescue plan for the company's property arm, which is to be wound down. With 92% of... 


Firm selected as supplier of choice
26th May 2023 By: Halima Frost

A prominent South African property development firm has opted to use technology and connectivity provider Lighter Than Air Network’s (LTA’s) devices to monitor and capture critical environment... 


Calgro CEO Wikus Lategan
Calgro reports record headline earnings for 2022
15th May 2023 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed property investment company Calgro M3 has announced record headline earnings for the financial year ended February 28, with revenue having increased to R1.5-billion from R1.3-billion in... 


Attacq, Tricolt launch Luna Club, final Galileo tower at Ellipse Waterfall
5th May 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Property development partners JSE-listed Attacq and Tricolt on May 5 hosted the opening of the Luna Cub, noted to be “an exclusive multi-concept lifestyle destination for its residents with premium... 


Flushing the biggest water hog in the building
3rd April 2023

Non-sewered sanitation (NSS) technologies are not only a feasible solution for poor areas of the country that lack basic services. It is illogical that South African homes in the urban areas use up... 


Former South African Treasury boss Mogajane helms billion-dollar lithium plan
30th March 2023 By: Bloomberg

The former head of South Africa’s National Treasury has been tasked with cleaning up a scandal-dogged company that’s contemplating partnering a Chinese battery maker in a $1-billion lithium... 


Sihle Khumalo
Milk The Beloved Country – Sihle Khumalo
28th March 2023

Buckle up for a tour of South Africa – your guide the inimitable Sihle Khumalo. Born in South Africa, and having lived here for almost fifty years, Khumalo reflects on the past and ponders the... 


Township rental financier finalises first funding vehicle, attracts R125m in first year
13th March 2023 By: Donna Slater

Impact-driven property finance company TUHF21 has finalised its first funding vehicle aimed at financing rental properties in townships – the uMaStandi Fund – which has attracted R125-million in... 


Sapoa decries rates increases amid lack of services, calls for consultation
1st March 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) is tackling the issue of high municipal rates and taxes, with research indicating that these have been rising steadily... 


Alternative energy solutions are necessary now more than ever
24th February 2023

As a result of the load-shedding crisis, South Africa’s GDP growth is most likely to drop more than half to 1.2% this year. President Cyril Ramaphosa called the challenges within the embattled... 


New secure neighbourhood brings affordable, green living to Stellenbosch
10th February 2023

Stellenbosch, 9 February 2023; After almost six years of extensive planning, protracted pandemic delays and a stringent development approval process, the Newinbosch neighbourhood is ready to... 


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Waterfall City scoops international award for the fifth time
6th February 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Waterfall Management Company’s (WMC’s) Waterfall City was honoured with the Best International Mixed-use Development 2022/23 award at the yearly International Property Awards ceremony, held at... 


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Commission gives its approval for Trident Steel’s buyout of Aveng subsidiary
3rd February 2023 By: Darren Parker

The Competition Commission has approved the proposed transaction whereby steel maker Trident Steel subsidiary Trident Steel Africa (TSA) intends to acquire Aveng subsidiary Aveng Trident Steel... 


Nomfundiso Matjila, acting GM of Integrity NDT Projects
Nomfundiso Matjila
3rd February 2023 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

This week we profile Nomfundiso Matjila, acting GM of Integrity NDT Projects, a nondestructive testing company that specialises in various types of conventional and advanced nondestructive methods 


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China’s reopening should underpin commodity demand acceleration – Barclays
13th January 2023 By: Martin Creamer

China’s reopening and ‘whatever it takes’ approach to the property sector are tectonic shifts that should underpin an acceleration in commodity demand through 2023, say Barclays Equity Research... 


Dragonfly Aerospace launches agriculture cube satellite
11th January 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Regulatory body the South African Council for Space Affairs (SACSA) congratulates Dragonfly Aerospace for its successful launch of the Earth observation satellite AgriSAT-1/ZA 008 from Cape... 


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Useful online short courses prove a hit, says GetSmarter
15th December 2022 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The true value of online education cannot be emphasised enough, with the platform enabling both teacher and student to set their own learning pace as well as boasting the flexibility to set a... 


L2D's head office
L2D head office gets 6-star Green Star interior rating
9th November 2022 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) has been awarded a 6-Star Green Star Interiors V1 As built rating from the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) for its head... 


Grit reports strong rental collections, reduced LTV in financial results
31st October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

London-listed Grit Real Estate has reported a 3.5% year-on-year increase in net operating income from properties for the financial year ended June 30. Further, 92.8% of the value of its contracted... 


Calgro reports improved interim revenue, HEPS
17th October 2022 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed property investment company Calgro M3, which specialises in the development of integrated residential developments and the development and management of memorial parks, has reported a... 


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R300m SMME Crisis Partnership Fund to assist township businesses
5th October 2022 By: Darren Parker

To support small-, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) in Gauteng’s townships, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG), the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the South African SME... 


Another “green” milestone for property developer and its supply chain
16th September 2022

Plastic waste that would otherwise end up on a landfill site is being used in building blocks for the construction of affordable houses in Breaking New Ground developments. Notably, some of this... 


CoJ re-establishes Property Release Programme
15th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has announced the re-establishment of its Property Release Programme to release property to the private sector for mixed-use development across the city’s regions in... 


New mixed-use development set to unlock Shongweni’s potential
2nd September 2022 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new partnership among Tongaat Hulett, Fundamentum Property and the eThekwini Municipality aims to unlock the potential of Shongweni, in Durban’s outer-west region. The new catalytic project,... 


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Opinion: Beyond zama-zamas – new vision required for Gauteng mining belt
19th August 2022

In this article, project management, local government and property development advice and management services company Cadre Plan executive director and project lead on the Gauteng mining belt... 


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