Property South Africa weekly newsletter - 25 Sep 2013

For Denel, the sky's the limit

SunSpace has teamed up with Denel to form a new business unit, Spaceteq, which, it is intended, will strengthen the group's position as a leader in innovative and advanced aerospace systems and technology.

On the aquaculture front, a South African fish farm has been shortlisted for an international award. Cape Town's Alan Fleming and his team from the Business Place Philippi were selected from over 800 entries for their entry, Fish Farm, into the "empowering people. Award" [sic] of the Siemens Stiftung. Let's hope our South African entrant is still there at the "finnish". Geddit?

Legal eagles flying high... three SA law firms, Bowman Gilfillan, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr and Webber Wentzel, have been shortlisted for the African Legal Awards.

Some good news on the rhino front... an innovative campaign to build awareness of the danger rhinos are in from barbaric poachers feeding backward beliefs in the Far East, has taken Twitter by storm. This week's World Rhino Day saw the virtual world unite behind the #iam4rhinos campaign to raise awareness about the world's rhinos, which are threatened by extinction due to poaching.

Here's hoping it will have some effect; many people, however, want to see draconian measures taken to stop poaching and the trade.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Cape Winelands property markets blooming

The Cape Winelands region, made up of the towns of Franschhoek, Tulbagh, Worcester, Paarl, Wellington, Ceres and Stellenbosch offers a real respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. It's not surprising that the region ranks amongst the most sought-after in the country, not only for local and foreign visitors, but as a residential, retirement, holiday and weekend escape, said Seeff's MD for the region, Pierre Germishuys. Read more >>

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Transformed Protea Hotel Sea Point reopens

Protea Hotel Sea Point has opened its doors to show a fresh new face to guests who are already enjoying the light-and-airy seaside feel. The hotel was closed for winter to gut the public areas, restaurant and sea-facing rooms - and while the facade may look the same, the hotel inside has been completely transformed. Read more >>

REBOSA to tackle property sector transformation

Real estate business organisation, REBOSA says that it is ready to start tackling some of the challenges facing the sector. CEO Roy Leigh said that one of the most immediate tasks on REBOSA's agenda is the Property Sector Charter (PSCC), an integral component of BEE legislation that is to be enacted in the next year. Read more >>

For Denel, the sky's the limit

Weekly top stories

Bonds, listed property not in same basket[Nick Hedley]

National Franchise Sales Manager - Rondebosch

Simpler cross-border payment 'will boost SADC' [Gillian Jones]

State mandates Safcol to devise new business model [Linda Ensor]

Grains firm on weaker rand [Fifi Peters]

[BizCareers] Education vs experience vs salary [Juliette Attwell]

Compulsory repatriation of foreign assets [Graeme Palmer]

Search companies look forward to boom [Georgina Barrick]

Do you fear public speaking more than death? [John French]

Be safe online [Leaine Brebner]

Fishing sector's under-transformation creates opportunities [Tina Joemat-Petterssen]

Super small town info guide [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor]

Bonds, listed property not in same basket
[Nick Hedley]