https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/698.html South Africa news 15 Markets & Investment news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/698.html en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:14:59 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/where-the-moneys-going-johannesburg-property-trends-to-watch-in-2026-281977a From Jewel City to Marshalltown, targeted urban regeneration and strong rental yields are drawing first-time buyers and investors back to Johannesburg’s CBD while traditional nodes hold steady. 1-267380 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/samrra-celebrates-octodecs-inclusion-in-ftsejse-958684a Index recognition of a second major REIT significantly invested in multifamily rentals signals growing institutional investment appeal of the sector 1-267374 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/emira-launches-voluntary-offer-for-octodec-shares-514270a Emira Property Fund (JSE: EMI) has opened a voluntary offer to shareholders of fellow listed REIT Octodec Investments Limited with the aim of increasing its shareholding in Octodec to 34.9%. This follows Emira’s successful acquisition of 20.17% of Octodec’s ordinary shares through a series of off-market transactions. 1-267336 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-coast-to-winelands-zoom-towns-outpace-cities-in-house-price-growth-958964a From the West Coast to the Winelands, South Africa’s secondary towns are emerging as surprising property hotspots. Combining affordability, lifestyle appeal, and strong investment potential, these towns are attracting buyers seeking quality living outside major metros. 1-267154 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smart-property-investing-in-a-shifting-economic-landscape-399508a South Africa’s economic backdrop may feel unusually complex, shaped by global trade tensions, fiscal strain and persistent unemployment, but this uncertainty is exactly what makes the current moment so compelling. 1-266853 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/leverage-the-engine-behind-property-wealth-288487a 1-266860 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-great-escape-these-west-coast-towns-are-crushing-expectations-066225a What if the smartest move right now isn’t in the city, but just beyond it? 1-266837 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/property-leaders-warn-interest-rate-hike-could-crush-south-africa-fragile-economy-622051a South Africa’s property sector is urging the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold as it prepares for its upcoming policy meeting, warning that a premature hike could place further strain on an already fragile economy. 1-266671 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dipula-properties-shares-to-shine-with-ftsejse-index-debut-400819a Dipula Properties is set to enter a new phase of growth and visibility following its inclusion in key FTSE/JSE property indices, a development that underscores its rising profile within South Africa’s listed real estate sector. 1-266655 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sectional-title-gains-momentum-as-south-africa-house-prices-climb-400349a South Africa’s housing market continued its upward momentum in October 2025, with the latest House Price Indices from Statistics South Africa showing further acceleration in year-on-year growth. 1-266415 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa