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Retail & Hospitality Property

The new urban oasis: How a hat factory became Cape Town's latest luxe aparthotel

Katja Hamilton 1 hour

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Markets & Investment

The Reserve Bank's rate reduction: A new chapter for the South African economy?

Katja Hamilton 18 hours

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Student Accommodation

South Africa faces a 500,000-bed shortage as student funding grows

17 hours

Where innovation meets impact

ESG

Where innovation meets impact

Issued by Provantage 1 day

Environment & Natural Resources

COP30: Severe weather is natural, but the disasters that follow aren't

Yolandi Meyer 23 hours

Creative Futures Africa Summit: From unseen to unstoppable

Marketing & Media

Creative Futures Africa Summit: From unseen to unstoppable

Issued by Business and Arts South Africa 1 day

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 2 days

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 2 days

Source: Supplied. Westville Beverley Hills home for sale at R6.49m.

Residential Property

Westville property market heats up as young buyers seek family-friendly deals

2 days

Danger looms for SA shoppers this festive season as cyber threats and mall crimes rise

Security

Danger looms for SA shoppers this festive season as cyber threats and mall crimes rise

3 days

IP Law

Public domain vs commercial use: Why Disney is drawing battle lines over Mickey Mouse jewellery

Nishaat Slamdien 3 days

More marketing leaders are turning to competitor intelligence by using earned-media data to see what’s working in the market before spending a cent (Image supplied)

Media

How earned-media insight turns marketing constraint into competitor advantage

3 days

Supported by Property Point, the 15 Black-owned SMEs presented their climate-resilient, socially inclusive solutions at the 2025 Green Building Convention in Cape Town. Image supplied.

ESG & Sustainability

How these 15 Black-owned SMEs highlight inclusive sustainability

3 days

Source: Supplied. Swellendam – the thriving 5-star, luxury guesthouse, Rothman Manor Boutique Hotel, offering three historic thatched houses dating to around 1834 with six stylish guest suites and more on a 3.5ha estate is on the market for R12.8m (Excl. Vat). It is fully equipped and furnished, and is being sold as a going concern.

Residential Property

From guesthouses to heritage sites: the enduring appeal of Cape Dutch architecture

17 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied. This luxury penthouse with a private pool, and uninterrupted ocean and mountain views from every room, located in Ave Des Huguenots was recently sold for R32.5m by Jo Lombard from Seeff Properties, achieving the highest price for an apartment in the suburb this year.

Residential Property

From R20m freestands to R69m villas: Fresnaye's real estate phenomenon

3 days

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Residential Property

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

3 days

Cox Yeats recognised in the 17th edition of Best Lawyers in South Africa

Law Practice

Cox Yeats recognised in the 17th edition of Best Lawyers in South Africa

Issued by Cox Yeats 14 Nov 2025

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Finance

Ubuntu spirit shines as women leaders tackle global challenges at IWF Conference

Katja Hamilton 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

Atzaró Cape Town achieves 831% return on Google Ads investment with Cape Marketing Agency

Marketing

Atzaró Cape Town achieves 831% return on Google Ads investment with Cape Marketing Agency

Issued by Cape Marketing Agency 13 Nov 2025

In 2026, there will be changes to the Cannes Lions Awards (Image source: © Bizcommunity)

Cannes Lions

#CannesLions2026: A new Creative Brand Lions and other changes

13 Nov 2025

"Belief economy" drives retail property investments in local communities

Commercial Property

"Belief economy" drives retail property investments in local communities

13 Nov 2025

Vaal River City: A landmark investment opportunity in a mixed-use urban hub

Markets & Investment

Vaal River City: A landmark investment opportunity in a mixed-use urban hub

Issued by Plumari Property Group 13 Nov 2025

How locally-driven hotels are driving West Africa's hospitality resurgence

Hospitality

How locally-driven hotels are driving West Africa's hospitality resurgence

12 Nov 2025

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Residential Property

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

11 Nov 2025

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IP Law

Fighting for the royalty treatment: IP disputes in SA's music scene

Fathima Ismail and Sara-Jane Pluke 11 Nov 2025

H&M’s Gateway store reopens with a stylish new global look and feel

Retailers

H&M’s Gateway store reopens with a stylish new global look and feel

11 Nov 2025

Social Media

The comedy economy: Nigeria’s online video skits are making millions

Nnamdi O. Madichie 11 Nov 2025

Nedbank to decarbonise 26 branches using Growthpoint’s renewable energy certificates

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Nedbank to decarbonise 26 branches using Growthpoint’s renewable energy certificates

Issued by Catchwords 10 Nov 2025

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Construction & Engineering

Massive R2bn development project, The Granger, breaks ground in Cape Town

10 Nov 2025

How to build true cyber resilience for your business – beyond the backup

Digital

How to build true cyber resilience for your business – beyond the backup

Issued by Digicape 10 Nov 2025

Marcel Capra, Chief Operations Officer of EQPlus

#EvolutionofWork

From chaos to clarity: The transformation of independent contracting

Marcel Capra 7 Nov 2025

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Markets & Investment

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

7 Nov 2025

SA removed from FATF greylist, boosting financial integrity; Saica played a role

Financial Services

SA removed from FATF greylist, boosting financial integrity; Saica played a role

Issued by SAICA 6 Nov 2025

Biovac opened a new product development laboratory in Cape Town. Image supplied.

Pharmaceuticals

Biovac boosts Africa’s vaccine capacity with new lab

6 Nov 2025

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Retail & Hospitality Property

New Mushroom Farm Shopping Centre in Waterfall redefines modern retail

4 Nov 2025

Markets & Investment

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

Izak Odendaal 4 Nov 2025

Global thought leaders converge for Singularity Summit in Sandton

Artificial Intelligence

Global thought leaders converge for Singularity Summit in Sandton

Issued by Mann Made 3 Nov 2025

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Residential Property

FNB's R23.2bn commitment to affordable housing transforms lives

3 Nov 2025

City Lodge Hotels’ Integrated Annual Report 2025 out now

Hospitality

City Lodge Hotels’ Integrated Annual Report 2025 out now

Issued by City Lodge Hotels 31 Oct 2025

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Architecture & Design

Why heritage homes are the new trendsetters in South Africa's property market

31 Oct 2025

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Property Development

Inclusion as a design principle: The future of urban living

Gerard Abrahamse 31 Oct 2025

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IP Law

Why Nero's attempt to trademark its 'Champagne' brand fizzled out in EU court

Jeremy de Beer 30 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

FirstRand's strategic expansion in Zambia aimed at wealth and retail banking dominance

30 Oct 2025

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Markets & Investment

FATF delisting breathes life into South African property market

30 Oct 2025

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Tax Law

Gearing up for appeal: Standard Bank v Sarb and the crypto contradiction

Joon Chong 29 Oct 2025