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 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 23:23:49 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/securex-africa-2027-puts-african-market-access-at-the-heart-of-new-show-strategy-181666a Securex Africa 2027 is set to take place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa from 1-3 June 2027, with a stronger focus on connecting international, regional and local suppliers with buyers and decision-makers from across Africa. 1-272588 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/king-david-mowbray-plans-new-trail-amid-redevelopment-threat-181696a King David Mowbray Golf Club (KDM) has unveiled plans for a new community walking and running trail, reinforcing the value of its green space as Cape Town weighs a controversial redevelopment proposal for the precinct. 1-272548 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-r151bn-public-property-portfolio-where-is-the-untapped-value-636391a South Africa’s government property portfolio is vast – but how much value is hiding in plain sight? With more than 80,000 property assets estimated at around R151bn, the state controls a portfolio far larger than those of the country’s major listed property groups. 1-272391 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/green-apartment-savings-can-cut-r500000-from-your-home-loan-969664a An Edge Advanced two-bedroom apartment could save around R600 a month on utilities, with a much bigger payoff if the owner keeps putting the saving into the bond. 1-272354 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/could-pensioners-be-losing-out-on-rates-relief-525170a Could pensioners be missing out on valuable rates relief? The City of Johannesburg is seeking to change that with the launch of its Pensioners Legacy and Relief Campaign. 1-272236 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/borrowing-costs-rise-again-sas-fragile-recovery-comes-under-fresh-pressure-858103a Despite the widely expected 25-basis-point interest rate hike, there was still a compelling, data-driven case for the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) to have kept the repo rate on hold. 1-272039 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-owning-south-africas-heritage-comes-with-a-responsibility-520350a A heritage property can be worth far more than its price tag. Its true value may lie in the stories embedded in its walls, the history held by its land and the memories created there across generations. 1-271916 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/growthpoint-and-etana-energy-are-wheeling-clean-energy-to-cape-town-742932a Following the initial renewable electricity wheeling pilot launched in 2023, Etana Energy, Growthpoint Properties, and the City of Cape Town have successfully implemented the first pooled renewable electricity wheeling across multiple properties within the city’s municipal network. 1-271862 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/landlords-could-gain-stronger-protection-under-proposed-eviction-law-changes-631711a For landlords, few property problems are more urgent than a tenant who stops paying rent but refuses to leave. Rental income can disappear while rates, levies, insurance and bond repayments continue, leaving property owners carrying mounting costs with limited recourse. 1-271781 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/betterbond-taps-veteran-economist-for-property-insights-853953a A veteran voice in South African economic analysis is taking on a new role. Roelof Botha, former Department of Finance policy advisor and Finmedia Economist of the Year, has been appointed economic advisor to BetterBond. 1-271759 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa