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The Gathering 2026: Cities Edition returns to ask whether South Africa’s cities can be fixed

Media

The Gathering 2026: Cities Edition returns to ask whether South Africa’s cities can be fixed

Issued by Daily Maverick 30 Jul 2026

Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

Energy

Johannesburg has taken a big new loan to help fix its electricity problems, but the results will take time

Glen Robbins 29 Jun 2026

Redesigning informal trade: From survival to sustainable growth

SMEs

Redesigning informal trade: From survival to sustainable growth

Warren Hewitt, Issued by The Greater Tygerberg Partnership 11 May 2026

#Newsmaker: Time Out South Africa's newly appointed MD Aisha Mohamed on building the next chapter

Lifestyle

#Newsmaker: Time Out South Africa's newly appointed MD Aisha Mohamed on building the next chapter

Evan-Lee Courie 17 Mar 2026

Uber introduces electric rides in South Africa

Launches & Reviews

Uber introduces electric rides in South Africa

25 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied.

Mixed-Use Property

New Lion Pride Shopping Centre anchors rapid growth in North-West Johannesburg

7 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. Bryce O’Donnell, managing director of Abcon Developments.

Mixed-Use Property

The rise of mixed-use precincts: future-proofing South African cities

Bryce O’Donnell 4 Jul 2025

#BizTrends2025: Discovery CEO Hylton Kallner on the future of spending

Marketing

#BizTrends2025: Discovery CEO Hylton Kallner on the future of spending

15 Apr 2025

Code, confidence and career: Vidur Lutchminarain’s Richfield IT journey

Higher Education

Code, confidence and career: Vidur Lutchminarain’s Richfield IT journey

Issued by Richfield 15 Apr 2025

Multifamily residential property gains traction as desirable institutional investment asset class

Residential Property

Multifamily residential property gains traction as desirable institutional investment asset class

Issued by Catchwords 6 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: The rise of new CBDs

Trends

#BizTrends2025: The rise of new CBDs

Lindsey Schutters 6 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Redefine Properties unveils newly expanded Pan Africa Mall

4 Nov 2024

Driving change: How South Africa's logistics sector can innovate for a sustainable future

Logistics & Transport

Driving change: How South Africa's logistics sector can innovate for a sustainable future

Robin Fredericks 25 Oct 2024

Inclusive leadership in real estate: A pathway to better cities

Trends

Inclusive leadership in real estate: A pathway to better cities

Bathobile Chime, Issued by Catchwords 29 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Theresa Huysamen, business unit manager at Duxbury Networking.

Property

Using advanced video surveillance technology as a smart city enabler

Teresa Huysamen 29 Aug 2024

Gender equality no longer just an ideal – it’s a strategy for business growth

SMEs

Gender equality no longer just an ideal – it’s a strategy for business growth

Gugu Mjadu, Issued by Business Partners Limited 26 Aug 2024

South Africans are choosing to wine and dine earlier in the evening

Research

South Africans are choosing to wine and dine earlier in the evening

31 Jul 2024

Cape Town's car scene among world's best, new study reveals

Automotive

Cape Town's car scene among world's best, new study reveals

18 Jul 2024

Growthpoint student accommodation REIT thrives, adding R1.5bn of assets in 2 years

Residential Property

Growthpoint student accommodation REIT thrives, adding R1.5bn of assets in 2 years

Issued by Catchwords 30 Apr 2024

Saitex 2024: Unveiling opportunities through the township economy in SA

Exhibitions & Events

Saitex 2024: Unveiling opportunities through the township economy in SA

29 Apr 2024

Consumer spending growth in SA steadied in 2023, report shows

Retail

Consumer spending growth in SA steadied in 2023, report shows

Nqobile Dludla and Sfundo Parakozov 5 Apr 2024

The first trial is being done at military buildings in Limpopo

Construction & Engineering

South African military bases get cool makeover with innovative paint

5 Mar 2024

Western Cape's hotel industry thrives with 73.4% occupancy in December 2023

Hospitality

Western Cape's hotel industry thrives with 73.4% occupancy in December 2023

6 Feb 2024

Proparco and 27four support Divercity to expand access to affordable housing in South Africa

Residential Property

Proparco and 27four support Divercity to expand access to affordable housing in South Africa

Issued by Catchwords 18 Dec 2023

Streaming

From gqom to gospel: Female Afrikaans singers are embracing change

30 Aug 2023

Adidas, Orlando Pirates and Thebe Magugu have released a new design. Source: Supplied.

Fashion & Homeware

Adidas and Orlando Pirates collaborate with Thebe Magugu on new jersey design

19 Jul 2023

Tourism

Cape Town named Africa's best city brand in new ranking

23 May 2023

NetCredit names Pretoria the most affordable capital city in the world

Residential Property

NetCredit names Pretoria the most affordable capital city in the world

10 May 2023

Trends defining mobility in our cities

Logistics & Transport

Trends defining mobility in our cities

Andrew Ihsaan Gasnolar 14 Feb 2023

Using data to fix SA's water challenges

Infrastructure & Utilities

Using data to fix SA's water challenges

Chetan Mistry 8 Dec 2022

Cape Town moving companies' reputations do matter

Cargo & Storage

Cape Town moving companies' reputations do matter

Issued by Cape Removals 12 Aug 2022

Source: Supplied | Tim Cordon, senior area vice president, Middle East and Africa at Radisson Hotel Group

Tourism & Travel

Stakeholders optimistic for growth of tourism in SA

20 Jun 2022

Joburg takes top spot as SA's WWF One Planet City Challenge winner

Climate Change

Joburg takes top spot as SA's WWF One Planet City Challenge winner

5 May 2022

Image source: Getty Images

Primary & Secondary Education

South Africa's no-fee school system can't undo inequality

Suriamurthee Moonsamy Maistry 12 Apr 2022

Source: Matthew Henry via

Logistics & Transport

Sabrata calls on government to review bus rapid transit legislation

13 Dec 2021

Report: Developing 'future-fit' South African cities and engaging in a just transition

Sustainable Development

Report: Developing 'future-fit' South African cities and engaging in a just transition

3 Dec 2021

Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 XS CVT HV: Save the planet, enjoy the ride

Launches & Reviews

Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 XS CVT HV: Save the planet, enjoy the ride

Alan Duggan 1 Dec 2021

Remote working set to boost freehold market in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs

Residential Property

Remote working set to boost freehold market in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs

18 Nov 2021

Source: Supplied

Food & bev. services

Bolt Food expands to Johannesburg

20 Oct 2021

Report shows global surge in residential property transaction volumes

Residential Property

Report shows global surge in residential property transaction volumes

6 Oct 2021

Branding

South Africa dominates Brand Finance Africa 150 2021 ranking

28 Sep 2021

Long-distance moving costs in South Africa, cheaper movers' prices, and a better service!

Logistics & Transport

Long-distance moving costs in South Africa, cheaper movers' prices, and a better service!

Issued by Cape Removals 7 Jul 2021

Applications open for 2021 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship

Applications open for 2021 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs

24 Jun 2021

Braamfontein and Johannesburg CBD. Source: ©Evan Bench Wikimedia Commons

Property Development

Is converting office buildings to residential space the answer?

24 Jun 2021

Taking a step back: How we can truly realise our future smart cities

Smart Buildings & Cities

Taking a step back: How we can truly realise our future smart cities

Sithole Mbanga 28 May 2021

Price right, sell fast and cut your holding costs

Residential Property

Price right, sell fast and cut your holding costs

Gerhard Kotzé 23 Apr 2021

#BehindtheBrandManager: Kate Owen, Uber SA marketing manager for Rides and Eats

Logistics & Transport

#BehindtheBrandManager: Kate Owen, Uber SA marketing manager for Rides and Eats

Robin Fredericks 15 Apr 2021