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Inquiry blames Joburg authorities for neglect leading to deadly building fire

By Tim Cocks 6 May 2024

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Affordable housing in Western Cape townships poised for a promising future

30 Apr 2024

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Landmark housing project unveiled in Simondium

4 Sep 2023

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Pride Flisp housing project delivers affordable homes in Eerste River

23 Aug 2023

Heritage approval granted for social housing development at old Woodstock hospital

Heritage approval granted for social housing development at old Woodstock hospital

Matthew Hirsch 1 Aug 2023

#PropertyRevamped: TUHF driving economic transformation in SA's urban rental market

#PropertyRevamped: TUHF driving economic transformation in SA's urban rental market

Sindy Peters 21 Jul 2023

#PropertyRevamped: Newinbosch creating a connected, inclusive community in Stellenbosch

#PropertyRevamped: Newinbosch creating a connected, inclusive community in Stellenbosch

Sindy Peters 18 Jul 2023

First glimpse of plans for Cape Town's Salt River and Woodstock

First glimpse of plans for Cape Town's Salt River and Woodstock

Matthew Hirsch 16 May 2023

1,500ha of land in the process of being acquired, says human settlements minister

1,500ha of land in the process of being acquired, says human settlements minister

11 May 2023

Are you overlooking the property market potential of the township market?

Are you overlooking the property market potential of the township market?

Keys Communications 28 Apr 2023

Rapid advancements being made on Sandton's R3bn mixed-use Barlow Park

Rapid advancements being made on Sandton's R3bn mixed-use Barlow Park

17 Apr 2023

Invasive Port Jackson trees, plastic waste offer solution for low-cost housing

Invasive Port Jackson trees, plastic waste offer solution for low-cost housing

12 Apr 2023

Township development facility, uMaStandi Fund, attracts R125m

Township development facility, uMaStandi Fund, attracts R125m

13 Mar 2023

DPWI approves release of 2.8ha of land in KZN for housing development

DPWI approves release of 2.8ha of land in KZN for housing development

6 Mar 2023

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Budget Justice Coalition is concerned about rising inequality in a time of disaster

21 Feb 2023

Western Cape residents urged to apply for affordable housing opportunities

Western Cape residents urged to apply for affordable housing opportunities

16 Feb 2023

#Sona2023: NPPC disappointed by Ramaphosa's silence on housing delivery

#Sona2023: NPPC disappointed by Ramaphosa's silence on housing delivery

13 Feb 2023

Social housing in South Africa is in trouble - here's why

Social housing in South Africa is in trouble - here's why

Maxwell Roeland 10 Feb 2023

MetroWired's Communities Wi-Fi programme directly addresses SA's digital divide

MetroWired's Communities Wi-Fi programme directly addresses SA's digital divide

MetroWired 9 Feb 2023

WC, Gauteng suburbs with entry-level housing dominate in residential development

WC, Gauteng suburbs with entry-level housing dominate in residential development

1 Feb 2023

#BizTrends2023: Africa real estate trends to watch out for in 2023

#BizTrends2023: Africa real estate trends to watch out for in 2023

Tilda Mwai 10 Jan 2023

Innovative double-storey housing project for Khayelitsha

Innovative double-storey housing project for Khayelitsha

Marecia Damons 21 Nov 2022

What happened to Cape Town's promised affordable housing policy?

What happened to Cape Town's promised affordable housing policy?

Marecia Damons 14 Nov 2022

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Committee concludes public hearings on Housing Consumer Protection Bill

8 Nov 2022

Jewel City shortlisted in 2022 UN Principles of Responsible Investment Awards

Jewel City shortlisted in 2022 UN Principles of Responsible Investment Awards

5 Oct 2022

Habitat for Humanity invites sponsors to participate in #BuildForMadiba initiative

Habitat for Humanity invites sponsors to participate in #BuildForMadiba initiative

29 Jun 2022

Why proper participatory processes are vital when upgrading informal settlements

Why proper participatory processes are vital when upgrading informal settlements

28 Jun 2022

Kenya's push for affordable housing is creating opportunities despite barriers

Kenya's push for affordable housing is creating opportunities despite barriers

Raphael M. Kieti, Robert W. Rukwaro, Washington H.A. Olima 3 Jun 2022

City of Cape Town is not tackling housing crisis with urgency, say activists

City of Cape Town is not tackling housing crisis with urgency, say activists

Liezl Human 26 May 2022

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NPA should probe Zwane for FS housing mess, says Zondo

Valencia Talane 12 May 2022

Major shift in housing policy is an opportunity for civil society

Major shift in housing policy is an opportunity for civil society

Noah Schermbrucker, Mirjam van Donk and Jens Horber 14 Apr 2022

#KaserneBlowDown: Planned implosion of Joburg's Kaserne building on track

#KaserneBlowDown: Planned implosion of Joburg's Kaserne building on track

12 Apr 2022

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Landmark housing project unveiled in Simondium

4 Sep 2023

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Pride Flisp housing project delivers affordable homes in Eerste River

23 Aug 2023

Heritage approval granted for social housing development at old Woodstock hospital

Heritage approval granted for social housing development at old Woodstock hospital

Matthew Hirsch 1 Aug 2023

#PropertyRevamped: TUHF driving economic transformation in SA's urban rental market

#PropertyRevamped: TUHF driving economic transformation in SA's urban rental market

Sindy Peters 21 Jul 2023

#PropertyRevamped: Newinbosch creating a connected, inclusive community in Stellenbosch

#PropertyRevamped: Newinbosch creating a connected, inclusive community in Stellenbosch

Sindy Peters 18 Jul 2023

First glimpse of plans for Cape Town's Salt River and Woodstock

First glimpse of plans for Cape Town's Salt River and Woodstock

Matthew Hirsch 16 May 2023

1,500ha of land in the process of being acquired, says human settlements minister

1,500ha of land in the process of being acquired, says human settlements minister

11 May 2023

Are you overlooking the property market potential of the township market?

Are you overlooking the property market potential of the township market?

Keys Communications 28 Apr 2023

Rapid advancements being made on Sandton's R3bn mixed-use Barlow Park

Rapid advancements being made on Sandton's R3bn mixed-use Barlow Park

17 Apr 2023

Invasive Port Jackson trees, plastic waste offer solution for low-cost housing

Invasive Port Jackson trees, plastic waste offer solution for low-cost housing

12 Apr 2023

Township development facility, uMaStandi Fund, attracts R125m

Township development facility, uMaStandi Fund, attracts R125m

13 Mar 2023

DPWI approves release of 2.8ha of land in KZN for housing development

DPWI approves release of 2.8ha of land in KZN for housing development

6 Mar 2023

Source: Supplied.

Budget Justice Coalition is concerned about rising inequality in a time of disaster

21 Feb 2023

Western Cape residents urged to apply for affordable housing opportunities

Western Cape residents urged to apply for affordable housing opportunities

16 Feb 2023

#Sona2023: NPPC disappointed by Ramaphosa's silence on housing delivery

#Sona2023: NPPC disappointed by Ramaphosa's silence on housing delivery

13 Feb 2023

Social housing in South Africa is in trouble - here's why

Social housing in South Africa is in trouble - here's why

Maxwell Roeland 10 Feb 2023

MetroWired's Communities Wi-Fi programme directly addresses SA's digital divide

MetroWired's Communities Wi-Fi programme directly addresses SA's digital divide

MetroWired 9 Feb 2023

WC, Gauteng suburbs with entry-level housing dominate in residential development

WC, Gauteng suburbs with entry-level housing dominate in residential development

1 Feb 2023

#BizTrends2023: Africa real estate trends to watch out for in 2023

#BizTrends2023: Africa real estate trends to watch out for in 2023

Tilda Mwai 10 Jan 2023

Innovative double-storey housing project for Khayelitsha

Innovative double-storey housing project for Khayelitsha

Marecia Damons 21 Nov 2022

What happened to Cape Town's promised affordable housing policy?

What happened to Cape Town's promised affordable housing policy?

Marecia Damons 14 Nov 2022

Image source: Sperring Geoffrey –

Committee concludes public hearings on Housing Consumer Protection Bill

8 Nov 2022

Jewel City shortlisted in 2022 UN Principles of Responsible Investment Awards

Jewel City shortlisted in 2022 UN Principles of Responsible Investment Awards

5 Oct 2022

Habitat for Humanity invites sponsors to participate in #BuildForMadiba initiative

Habitat for Humanity invites sponsors to participate in #BuildForMadiba initiative

29 Jun 2022

Why proper participatory processes are vital when upgrading informal settlements

Why proper participatory processes are vital when upgrading informal settlements

28 Jun 2022

Kenya's push for affordable housing is creating opportunities despite barriers

Kenya's push for affordable housing is creating opportunities despite barriers

Raphael M. Kieti, Robert W. Rukwaro, Washington H.A. Olima 3 Jun 2022

City of Cape Town is not tackling housing crisis with urgency, say activists

City of Cape Town is not tackling housing crisis with urgency, say activists

Liezl Human 26 May 2022

Image source: Leon Swart –

NPA should probe Zwane for FS housing mess, says Zondo

Valencia Talane 12 May 2022

Major shift in housing policy is an opportunity for civil society

Major shift in housing policy is an opportunity for civil society

Noah Schermbrucker, Mirjam van Donk and Jens Horber 14 Apr 2022

#KaserneBlowDown: Planned implosion of Joburg's Kaserne building on track

#KaserneBlowDown: Planned implosion of Joburg's Kaserne building on track

12 Apr 2022

Property sector starting to show encouraging signs of improvement

Property sector starting to show encouraging signs of improvement

14 Mar 2022

Plan your new financial year resolutions

Plan your new financial year resolutions

Bizcommunity.com 10 Mar 2022

Andrew Chimphondah parts ways with Shelter Afrique

Andrew Chimphondah parts ways with Shelter Afrique

22 Feb 2022

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#SOPA2022: "We're addressing the painful legacy of a divided past"

Katja Hamilton 15 Feb 2022

Kubayi-Ngubane announces 6 new mega social housing projects

Kubayi-Ngubane announces 6 new mega social housing projects

15 Feb 2022

Kenya Mortgage Refinance starts selling first bond to boost home ownership

Kenya Mortgage Refinance starts selling first bond to boost home ownership

George Obulutsa 4 Feb 2022

#BizTrends2022: Sustainable transformation key to promoting cities as engines of growth

#BizTrends2022: Sustainable transformation key to promoting cities as engines of growth

Cacisa Mgudlwa 18 Jan 2022

#BizTrends2022: SA property sector challenges set to continue, but some positive trends emerging

#BizTrends2022: SA property sector challenges set to continue, but some positive trends emerging

Preggie Pillay 5 Jan 2022

Beyond 2021: Broll looks at the trends shaping the African property market

Beyond 2021: Broll looks at the trends shaping the African property market

11 Nov 2021

Gqeberha families have been housed on land polluted by methane gas, but municipality won't explain what's going on

Gqeberha families have been housed on land polluted by methane gas, but municipality won't explain what's going on

Mkhuseli Sizani 17 Sep 2021

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