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The Western Cape High Court has overturned an eviction order against 78-year-old Noor-Banu Allie, a District Six pensioner. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Land & Property Law

Bid to evict District Six pensioner dismissed

Marecia Damons 12 hours

Bo-Kaap, known for its colourful houses and cobble-stone streets, is a popular area for tourists. But residents say the rise in short-term rentals is a threat to their heritage. Photo: Riyadh Karodia

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Bo-Kaap residents call for Airbnb to be regulated

Riyadh Karodia 13 hours

Source: Supplied.

Residential Property

Real estate surge in Yzerfontein doubles average property price to R4m in five years

2 days

Distributable earnings rise as Dipula reopens its growth pipeline

Industrial & Logistics Property

Distributable earnings rise as Dipula reopens its growth pipeline

Issued by Catchwords 14 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied. TransBridj chief executive officer, Michael Lenz.

Proptech

Inside Africa's digital lending revolution: Where fintech meets proptech

13 Nov 2025

Source: Pexels.

Residential Property

Growing tenant risk signals emerging pressure on household budgets despite strong rental growth

11 Nov 2025

Pace Van and Bakkie Rental: Powering the future of business car rental in South Africa

Commercial & Industrial

Pace Van and Bakkie Rental: Powering the future of business car rental in South Africa

Issued by Pace Car Rental 10 Nov 2025

Source: Pexels.

Markets & Investment

Single women drive surge in first-time home purchases — Absa

7 Nov 2025

Suzuki sets new sales record in SA, retains second-best-selling spot

Commercial & Industrial

Suzuki sets new sales record in SA, retains second-best-selling spot

5 Nov 2025

Lebo Gaoaketse head of marketing and communication at WesBank. (Image supplied)

Automotive

SA's new vehicle sales hit 10-year high as confidence returns

4 Nov 2025

Markets & Investment

US, Japan, and Eurozone's central banks diverge in rate policies

Izak Odendaal 4 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied.

Property Development

Inclusion as a design principle: The future of urban living

Gerard Abrahamse 31 Oct 2025

Sasekile Cosmetics unveils new distribution model for niche brands

Shopfitting & Merchandising

Sasekile Cosmetics unveils new distribution model for niche brands

29 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied. Johann du Plessis, chief executive officer of Feenstra Group Developments.

Industrial & Logistics Property

Riverfields welcomes Noka Park: A game-changer in logistics and distribution

29 Oct 2025

Source: Burak Arslan via

Proptech

AI-powered rental platform to streamline tenant onboarding in SA

29 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied. Beachwood Coastal Estate luxury home.

Residential Property

Durban North’s new coastal gem: Inside Beachwood Estate's allure

23 Oct 2025

Finance

The cost of being young in South Africa: Gen Z's financial hurdles

17 Oct 2025

Cape Town’s Caffenu brews global success with export-driven scale-up

How To Start Up

Cape Town’s Caffenu brews global success with export-driven scale-up

17 Oct 2025

Why multifamily housing needs a broader investment lens to drive growth

Residential Property

Why multifamily housing needs a broader investment lens to drive growth

Issued by Catchwords 16 Oct 2025

Phathutshedzo Mukwevho stands next to the demolished structure of Humbulani Nenzhelele. Photo: Maanda Bele / GroundUp

Land & Property Law

Land spat highlights tension between traditional and formal law

Maanda Bele 16 Oct 2025

Image supplied.

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Mpact and Zeda team up for waste reduction efforts

14 Oct 2025

Source: Bradd Bendall, BetterBond’s national head of Sales.

Residential Property

Shift in property trends: Sectional-title units gain momentum in SA

8 Oct 2025

Source: Fairvest chief executive officer, Darren Wilder.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Fairvest accelerates digital inclusion with strategic fibre network deal

1 Oct 2025

Source: eThekwini Municipality.

Affordable & Social Housing

Anger over delays at Durban housing project

Tsoanelo Sefoloko 29 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied. Gaura Moodley, Candidate Attorney: Webber Wentzel.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Cape Town's Airbnb boom: How short-term rentals are reshaping the city's housing market

Gaura Moodley, Lize-Mari Doubell and Michael Evans 18 Sep 2025

Africa’s hotel pipeline surges as investors target sub-Saharan growth

Hospitality

Africa’s hotel pipeline surges as investors target sub-Saharan growth

19 Sep 2025

Property

IFC and TUHF join forces for sustainable urban transformation in South Africa

17 Sep 2025

BPOs face October crunch as Windows 10 support ends

Technology

BPOs face October crunch as Windows 10 support ends

Sanjay Govender 16 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied. Artist’s impression of ‘The Marlow on Mill’.

Property

Skyrocketing demand sees Newlands apartments sales value of R180m in record time

12 Sep 2025

Growthpoint exceeds upper end of distributable income per share forecast and sees stronger growth ahead

Markets & Investment

Growthpoint exceeds upper end of distributable income per share forecast and sees stronger growth ahead

Issued by Catchwords 11 Sep 2025

Property

South African rental arrears hit all-time low

9 Sep 2025

South Africa’s top universities and leading companies launch SDG-Challenge 2025

ESG & Sustainability

South Africa’s top universities and leading companies launch SDG-Challenge 2025

Issued by Soapbox 9 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied. Melrose Arch street scene.

Property

Melrose Arch apartment sets a record-breaking rental price of R80,000

9 Sep 2025

Why renting a car beats e-hailing for your next holiday

Travel

Why renting a car beats e-hailing for your next holiday

Issued by Pace Car Rental 8 Sep 2025

Dr. Nkateko Munisi, new chairperson of MediCo, and outgoing chair, Adv. Barend Esterhuyzen, who founded MediCo CFI in 2015. Image supplied.

Financial Services

Medico appoints Dr Nkateko Munisi as board chairperson

5 Sep 2025

Nedbank CIB joins SAMRRA, cementing momentum behind the multifamily rental housing market

Residential Property

Nedbank CIB joins SAMRRA, cementing momentum behind the multifamily rental housing market

Issued by Catchwords 4 Sep 2025

Corolla Cross record! SA’s top-selling passenger cars in August 2025

Commercial & Industrial

Corolla Cross record! SA’s top-selling passenger cars in August 2025

Ryan Bubear 3 Sep 2025

Inospace sells one-third of Creation Works units at launch in Montague Gardens

Industrial & Logistics Property

Inospace sells one-third of Creation Works units at launch in Montague Gardens

Issued by Inospace 3 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied. Palesa Mkhize, chief executive officer of The South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (SAMRRA).

Finance

Bridging the gap: Nedbank CIB and SAMRRA’s strategic housing alliance

3 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied.

Affordable & Social Housing

From R595,000: Central Park City brings affordable elegance to Johannesburg

2 Sep 2025

SA new vehicle sales hit six-year high in August

Commercial & Industrial

SA new vehicle sales hit six-year high in August

1 Sep 2025

Retire financially free through buy-to-let property investment

Markets & Investment

Retire financially free through buy-to-let property investment

Issued by IGrow Wealth 29 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied.

Architecture & Design

Historic Golden Acre set for major overhaul in Cape Town

29 Aug 2025

SA's retail growth driven by demand for human connection – Clur Index

Commercial Property

SA's retail growth driven by demand for human connection – Clur Index

27 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied.

Property

From Manhattan to the Riviera: the luxury homes that define family legacies

25 Aug 2025

Source: City of Cape Town. An artist rendering of the proposed social housing development at the “Fruit and Veg” site between Kent and Bloemhof Streets.

Affordable & Social Housing

Cape Town council approves social housing at “Fruit and Veg” site

Matthew Hirsch 25 Aug 2025

Image source: Nolre Lourens –

Primary & Secondary Education

Deadline for 2026 online application period for Grade 1 and 8 looms

22 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied. Niyi Adeleye, Standard Bank: Head of Real Estate Finance - Africa.

Finance

Transformative role of pension funds to be highlighted at API Summit 2025

25 Aug 2025