2025 office design trends shaping the future of workspaces - Trend Group

[Tanya Botha] Office design in 2025 prioritizes wellness, sustainability, and flexibility. Businesses are reimagining spaces to enhance productivity and creativity...

Inside Cape Town’s aparthotel surge: The future of business accommodation

[Katja Hamilton] BlackBrick’s innovative aparthotels are redefining hospitality in South Africa...

G20 controversy: Marco Rubio slams SA's property expropriation law

[Katja Hamilton] Marco Rubio to miss G20 amid South Africa's contentious expropriation law...

Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa clash over SA's new land policy

[Katja Hamilton] Musk's involvement in South African land policy dispute raises international eyebrows...

R1bn housing tender controversy: SAPS raids the office of MMC JP Smith

[Katja Hamilton] The SAPS raided the offices of Cape Town MMCs JP Smith and Xanthea Limberg over alleged R1bn housing tender graft. Smith claims a political smear campaign...

New Expropriation Bill: It’s not as transformative as some claim

[Katja Hamilton] Ramaphosa's Expropriation Bill: Potential reforms amidst rising legal challenges...

#BizTrends2025: Cautious optimism for better times, but risks are abundant

[John Loos] 2024 marked a turning point for South Africa's economy with declining interest rates, competitive elections, investor-friendly governance, and improved property market outlook...

#BizTrends2025: The suburban renaissance

[Yael Geffen] The pandemic accelerated the suburban migration trend, driven by remote work, affordability, space, and lifestyle factors, reshaping real estate preferences...

#BizTrends2025: Commercial property turns the corner

[John Jack] The second half of 2024 saw a surge in South Africa’s commercial property sector, driven by economic recovery, investor confidence, and infrastructure improvements...

#BizTrends2025: How collaboration between retailers and landlords is shaping customers’ experiences

[Jonathan Sinden] Retail evolves with behavioural science insights, blending psychology, economics, and neuroscience...

#BizTrends2025: Top trends shaping industrial leasing in 2025

[Justin Thom] The industrial property sector is thriving due to manufacturing, logistics, and ecommerce demand, with notable regional trends and sustainable, tech-driven innovations...

Accelerate Property Fund offloads prime real estate in debt-reduction strategy

[Katja Hamilton] Accelerate Property Fund is selling Portside Tower, Oceana Group's head office, and other properties to reduce debt...

Designing recreation rooms in the office: Strategies for boosting morale and creativity at work - Trend Group

[Tanya Botha] Trend Group redefines workplace culture with adaptable recreation rooms, boosting employee well-being, creativity, and productivity while aligning with evolving business needs. Discover the benefits today...

Zero Positive: #GBCSA2024 champions climate-integrated construction solutions

[Katja Hamilton] The 2024 Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) Convention, held at Century City Conference Centre, has been a stellar success, emphasising climate-positive building practices...

Transforming guest experiences: The Flexbox business model

[Katja Hamilton] The hospitality industry is innovating with Flexbox, a versatile home workout system that enhances guest experiences and caters to health-focused travel...

Urgent call for interest-rate cut to rejuvenate SA's property market

[Katja Hamilton] Samuel Seeff advocates for an immediate interest rate cut, citing high rates stifling economic and property growth, harming first-time buyers and homeowners...

Iconic V&A Waterfront gears up for multibillion-rand redevelopment, with R1bn Table Bay Hotel transformation

[Katja Hamilton] Growthpoint announced R4.5bn in V&A Waterfront upgrades over two years, including a R1bn Table Bay Hotel transformation into an InterContinental property...

#WomensMonth: Melinda Isaacs, seasoned development executive at Liberty Two Degrees

[Evan-Lee Courie] With over 17 years of experience in retail and hospitality development, Melinda Isaacs is a seasoned development executive at Liberty Two Degrees...

Broll wins Robben Island management contract

[Katja Hamilton] Broll Property Group has secured the contract to manage Robben Island...

#Women'sMonth: Maxine Dursham transforms property marketing with innovation

[Katja Hamilton] Director of marketing EMEA at MRI Software drives property tech innovation with personalised strategies and local insights, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency...