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SA's logistics sector set for transformation under new regulations

Logistics & Transport

SA's logistics sector set for transformation under new regulations

Heather Irvine, Andrew Pike and Nazeera Mia 22 May 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Family or not - business is business: Consequences of reckless trading

Lara Horne and Nicola Mullineux 20 May 2025

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Property

Sectional title is hot property for first-time buyers in Cape Town

13 May 2025

For the past four years, Streetscapes has been running a self-sufficient laundry at its urban farm in the city centre. The organisation plans to replicate the solar- and rainwater-powered laundromat and showers at the new site to cut operational costs and reduce pressure on municipal infrastructure. Photos: Marecia Damons / GroundUp

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Plan to use properties owned by City of Cape Town for homeless project

Marecia Damons 12 May 2025

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Property

The starter home economy: Why first-time buyers are choosing smarter over spacious

28 Apr 2025

Smartfill selected among leading start-ups in the Blue Earth BE100

Design

Smartfill selected among leading start-ups in the Blue Earth BE100

Issued by DY/DX 19 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group.

Budget Speech

#Budget2025: National budget boosts infrastructure investment in key property areas

12 Mar 2025

Former Prasa acting CEO Mthuthuzeli Swartz (right) exits the Gqeberha Regional Court with his advocate, Mzwamadoda Mnyani. Photo: Steve Kretzmann / GroundUp

Criminal Law

Former Prasa acting CEO pleads not guilty to stealing railway line

12 Mar 2025

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Land & Property Law

Court ruling on joint mandates: Who gets the commission when a buyer is introduced by both agents?

Anja Bothma 11 Feb 2025

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Property

BlackBrick leading the Roodehek Street transformation in Cape Town

17 Jan 2025

Jaecoo J7: A standout Chinese SUV in SA's competitive market

Launches & Reviews

Jaecoo J7: A standout Chinese SUV in SA's competitive market

Imran Salie 9 Jan 2025

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Markets & Investment

Gauteng's stagnant property prices make it the best market to get into right now, says Seeff

25 Nov 2024

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Property

3 reasons why buying vacant land in an estate is a good investment

20 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court of Appeal has slammed former judge president John Hlophe for meddling in a straightforward eviction case. Photo: Ben Bezuidenhout via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Land & Property Law

John Hlophe’s meddling in eviction matter slammed by appeal court

Tania Broughton 13 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of ooba Group.

Property

Latest home-loan data shows early resurgence in first-time homebuyers

31 Oct 2024

Will South Africans buy a R1m Chinese double cab?

Dealers

Will South Africans buy a R1m Chinese double cab?

Lance Branquinho 1 Oct 2024

Markets & Investment

Rate cuts predicted to boost homebuyer confidence and market activity soon

3 Sep 2024

Hybrid cars are the right choice for South Africa

Commercial & Industrial

Hybrid cars are the right choice for South Africa

Issued by CHANGECARS 13 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of ooba Group.

Markets & Investment

Q2 2024 data shows market turnaround with surprise Gen Z buyers

26 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Gavin Lomberg, chief executive officer of ooba Home Loans.

Residential Property

Young South Africans may be buying fewer homes - but here's the caveat...

27 Jun 2024

More car buyers in SA opt for balloon payments as inflation bites

Commercial & Industrial

More car buyers in SA opt for balloon payments as inflation bites

24 Jun 2024

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Cyber Law

Victims of cybercrime - SCA's landmark ruling on responsibilities of affected parties

Lionel Dos Passos 14 Jun 2024

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Land & Property Law

Legal considerations when buying and selling property at auction

Lauren Theron 31 May 2024

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Tax Law

CGT liability: Tax considerations when buying and selling residential property

Jackie Peart 22 May 2024

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Residential Property

BetterBond CEO: Rise of mature renters considering homeownership

22 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Jackie Smith, head of Buyers Trust.

Property

Here are the regions with the highest and lowest property deposits in South Africa

13 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Geo Killian, international tax specialist of Hobbs Sinclair.

Property

Tax obligations: A warning for foreigners and expats purchasing property in South Africa

26 Apr 2024

Dealers

Chery sub-brand Jaecoo launches in SA

15 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. Bryanston heads South Africa’s Top 5 suburbs list in terms of sales volume and total-purchase price achieved, and one of the reasons for its market resilience is the broad choice of property options, from starter apartments for under R1m to this elegant architectural masterpiece with all the bells and whistles which is on the market for R53m.

Property

Bryanston is king of the Gauteng property jungle

9 Apr 2024

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Markets & Investment

#SARBMPC: The ‘Waiting Game’ continues - property industry to practise patience

28 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of ooba Group.

Property

5 residential property trends that no one saw coming

6 Mar 2024

Luxury fashion's sustainable future: How pre-owned items are paving the way

Fashion & Homeware

Luxury fashion's sustainable future: How pre-owned items are paving the way

28 Feb 2024

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Family Law

Acting without Letters of Curatorship? Not so fast

Loraine Strydom and Alisa Malindi 13 Feb 2024

Property

Sectional title house prices rising faster than freehold – for first time in two decades

Andrew Golding 5 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer is the chief executive officer of ooba Home Loans.

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Emerging developments in the home loan landscape

Rhys Dyer 23 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied. Hayley Ivins-Downes, head of digital at Lightstone.

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Investment opportunities abound amidst changing buyer behaviour

Hayley Ivins-Downes 17 Jan 2024

Trends

SA property market set for big rebound in 2024

17 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied.

Property

Dubai leads luxury property sales globally, South Africans get in on the action

29 Dec 2023

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Retail & Hospitality Property

Gupta-linked development land for sale

27 Nov 2023

Property

Q3 '23: Muted loan volumes; strong approvals

24 Oct 2023

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Tax Law

Tax Court vs High Court: Differing opinions on tax matter

Ursula Diale-Ali and Jana Krause 9 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of ooba Home Loans.

Property

South Africans embrace new home builds: A look at the growing trend in residential developments

3 Oct 2023

Property

Seeff Property Group breaks ground as first SA real estate entrant in Dubai

Katja Hamilton 15 Aug 2023

How rezoning your property could provide an opportunity for growth

Markets & Investment

How rezoning your property could provide an opportunity for growth

8 Aug 2023

Source: Takealot Takealot and Samsung's #BackTheBucks promotion is back

Retail Marketing

Takealot and Samsung's #BackTheBucks promotion is back

28 Jul 2023