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A new benchmark in the global green economy that opens REC markets for SA Inc
Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) is giving a massive boost to Africa’s first open blockchain-enabled Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) exchange, Fuel Switch, while unlocking certified clean energy trading for tenants when its e-co₂ green energy initiative goes live on October 2025. 21 Aug 2025 Read more

Dipula announces R700m in strategic acquisitions, headlined by Soweto’s Protea Gardens Mall
Dipula Properties (JSE: DIB) today announced five strategic acquisitions totalling approximately R700m, underscoring its commitment to long-term value creation. Foremost among them is the R480m acquisition of Protea Gardens Mall in Soweto. 20 Aug 2025 Read more

Bayer in South Africa redefines its workplace with id.work to create a flagship design for a new way of working
Interior design and workplace strategy firm id.work has completed a landmark office transformation for Bayer in South Africa. The global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition relocated from a 25,000m² traditional workspace in Isando, Ekurhuleni, to a 1,600m² high-performance office in Waterfall, Midrand, embracing a new way of working designed for flexibility, collaboration, and a future-ready workplace for current and future employees. 15 Aug 2025 Read more

Rode Report expands coverage to include multifamily rental housing
SAMRRA collaboration brings greater transparency to a growing investment-grade asset class. 14 Aug 2025 Read more

Growthpoint confirms leadership succession for Group CEO and Group CFO
The board of directors of Growthpoint Properties Limited is pleased to announce planned leadership appointments as part of the company’s long-term succession strategy. Estienne de Klerk will be appointed as group chief executive officer, effective 1 July 2026, and José Snyders will step into the role of group chief financial officer effective 1 January 2026. 13 Aug 2025 Read more

Growthpoint and FlySafair launch industry-first travel benefit for Joburg office tenant
Growthpoint Properties, South Africa’s leading listed property company, is revolutionising what tenants can expect from their offices in a pioneering partnership with FlySafair that quite literally helps business take off. 8 Aug 2025 Read more

Absa joins SAMRRA, deepening capital commitment to South Africa’s multifamily rental sector
The South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (SAMRRA) has announced that Absa has joined as its newest member becoming the second of South Africa’s big banks to formally align with the country’s multifamily rental housing representative body. 5 Aug 2025 Read more

Soaring demand and land scarcity make Cape Town and Durban investor hotspots
As global supply chains shift under the weight of e-commerce, localisation and climate risk, Cape Town and Durban have emerged as two of Africa’s most investable logistics and industrial (L & I) markets due to their resilience, adaptability and strong investor appeal. 1 Aug 2025 Read more

Young achievers shine at the top of the Growthpoint Gems class
Growthpoint Properties recently celebrated the academic excellence of 21 students supported through its internal education programme, Gems, at two awards ceremonies held in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The events recognised the achievements of the programme’s “Class of 2024” – a group of bright young students from around the country who are realising their potential through access to quality education. 31 Jul 2025 Read more

Meet Emira’s new CEO: James Day
Following the announcement of his appointment in May, James Day has formally assumed the role of chief executive officer at Emira Property Fund (JSE: EMI), one of South Africa’s most established diversified real estate investment trusts (REITs). Day has served as a non-executive director of Emira since October 2023 and now moves into executive leadership with first-hand knowledge of the business’s strengths, priorities and market position. 22 Jul 2025 Read more

Reside Summit 2025 calls for bold investment in alternative residential sectors
Leading voices in real estate, policy and investment issued a strong call for capital to be directed into alternative residential sectors to drive sustainable growth and inclusivity in South Africa’s urban landscape. 16 Jul 2025 Read more

SAMRRA appoints Palesa Mkhize as first full-time CEO
The South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (SAMRRA) has appointed Palesa Mkhize as its first full-time chief executive officer, marking a significant step in the evolution of the country’s multifamily rental housing sector. 14 Jul 2025 Read more

Design + Build firm id.work unveils refreshed brand identity and new logo
Dynamic turnkey, Design + Build firm has launched a new brand identity, marking a new chapter for the business under the name id.work. 14 Jul 2025 Read more

Final call for entries: SAPOA Journalism Awards 2025 close this Friday
Journalists covering South Africa’s fast-evolving and significant property sector have just days left to enter the SAPOA Journalism Awards 2025, with entries closing at 11.59pm on Friday, 11 July. 10 Jul 2025 Read more

New Lion Pride Shopping Centre opens a community hub for growing Fourways node
Gauteng’s rapidly expanding north-western corridor welcomed a new retail destination, with the official opening of Lion Pride Shopping Centre on 26 June 2025. Developed by Abland Property Developers, the centre brings neighbourhood convenience to one of Johannesburg’s fastest-growing urban nodes. 9 Jul 2025 Read more

Where property meets possibility: Reside Expo Visitor Open Day - this Thursday
This Thursday, 10 July, the Reside Summit and Expo throws open its doors to the public for the first time with the highly anticipated Expo Visitor Day at the Sandton Convention Centre – entry is free, but pre-registration is essential. 8 Jul 2025 Read more

MSCI South Africa Green Annual Property Index 2024
The MSCI South Africa Green Annual Property Index for 2024 continued to reinforce the investment rationale for sustainable, resource-efficient real estate. 4 Jul 2025 Read more

Standard Bank joins SAMRRA
The South African multifamily residential rental sector entered 2025 on a robust footing, with data from the South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (SAMRRA) revealing continued strength in both occupancy and rental collections, as well as record-high leasing activity, across its substantial member portfolio. 3 Jul 2025 Read more

Reside Summit 2025 returns to Johannesburg
The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated Reside Summit, set to take place on 9 and 10 July 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. 27 Jun 2025 Read more

Growthpoint’s new Sandton Drive Link Bridge connects assets, access and attractions in Sandton Central
Growthpoint Properties is proud to announce that construction has commenced on the Sandton Drive Link Bridge, a project set to significantly enhance safety, accessibility and connectivity in Sandton Central. 25 Jun 2025 Read more


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