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Western Cape calls for urgent reform in emergency housing fundingKatja Hamilton

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Investment hotspots: Wellington, Malmesbury

According to Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi on 24% of the building sector is owned and run by black people and radical transformation is needed to allow the built environment to reflect South Africa's demographics. Image: GCIS

Nxesi says built environment needs urgent transformation

22 Oct 2014

Cashbuild has opened 18 new stores around the country and these stores contribted 6% of the 10% rise in revenue for the company in the first quarter of the financial year. Image: Cashbuild

Cashbuild's revenue up 10%

20 Oct 2014

Joburg's business hub drives demand for residential property

Joburg's business hub drives demand for residential property

17 Oct 2014

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana has encouraged South Africans to grow food in their gardens and feed themselves and others. Image: GCIS

Families encouraged to grow their own vegetables

Nthambeleni Gabara 17 Oct 2014

Mark Walley, RICS Regional MD for Europe, Middle East and Africa

RICS researches role chartered surveyors could play in key African markets

16 Oct 2014

PGP provides shelter this World Habitat Day

PGP provides shelter this World Habitat Day

14 Oct 2014

Councillor Moses Makwakwa says Ekurhuleni is trying to make account payments easier for its residents and in addition to its website, payment services through a range of stores and even via electronic funds transfer, it is now introducing kiosks in major malls to provide services to residents. Image: YouTube

Mall payment kiosks for Ekurhuleni residents

13 Oct 2014

The Gauteng Provincial Government has committed itself to improving township economies and protecting foreign nationals who run spaza shops in townships around the country. Image: Wikipedia

Gauteng commissions township economy study

10 Oct 2014

At least 82 informal settlements near mining towns are being evaluated for possible upgrading according to the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster. Image:

Government upgrades for mining settlements

10 Oct 2014

Commission of Inquiry Chairman, Denzil Potgieter has recommended some changes to existing legislation on evictions after the Lwandle inquiry concluded its hearings. Image:

Report on Lwandle evictions will be studied

9 Oct 2014

SA's Ambassador to Italy, Nomatemba Tambo presenting her credentials to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano. Image:

Growing investment interest in SA

7 Oct 2014

THE-A's Carmelo Cocuzza says the bank is keen to invest in tertiary education and small and medium enterprises in South Africa having put more than €1bn into South Africa since 1994. Image: LinkedIn

THE-A to invest in tertiary education and businesses in SA

7 Oct 2014

Human Settlements Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, says that building houses for Military Veterans is a national priority. Image: GCIS

Military veterans to get 5,000 new houses

6 Oct 2014

North West MEC Collen Maine says that a Joint Operations Centre has been established to curb disturbances from community members who are disgruntled by the intervent of the province in the local affairs of the Ngaka Modiri Molema municipality. Image:

North West bracing itself for more protests

6 Oct 2014

Affordable housing developments face challenges

Affordable housing developments face challenges

3 Oct 2014

Minimum wages for workers in the gardening and landscaping sector are currently being determined as public hearings are conducted throughout South Africa. Image:

Minimum wages to be set for gardening service workers

2 Oct 2014

Deciding on a home is like comparing apples with apples

Deciding on a home is like comparing apples with apples

1 Oct 2014

Labour Deputy Minister Phathekile Holomisa says productivity levels are rising in South Africa but more still needs to be done to improve the country's economic performance. Image: GCIS

Productivity still not where it needs to be

1 Oct 2014

Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says that water supplies in Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane have been restored to normal in most of the areas affected by poor water supplies over the past two weeks. Image: GCIS

Water supplies restored in Jo'burg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane

1 Oct 2014

Statistician General Pali Lehohla says mining remains a fundamental pillar of SA's economic growth and sustainability. Image: Stats SA

Mining fundamental for SA economy

30 Sep 2014

Even though there is a Post Office strike, residents in Ekurhuleni have been urged to pay their accounts on time using 'other means' or risk incurring arrears charges or having services suspended. Image:

Ekurhuleni asks residents to use 'other means' to view statements

30 Sep 2014

Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba says rapid progress is being made by government in improving service delivery for basic services in South Africa. Image: GCIS

State says it's made progress on improving service delivery countrywide

29 Sep 2014

Tourism growth creates spin-offs for property market

Tourism growth creates spin-offs for property market

26 Sep 2014

Police Minister Nathi Nhleko says that members of the community generally know who the perpetrators of crime are and need to inform the police so that these criminals can be arrested, detained and sentenced. Image: GCIS

Police have crime under control claims Phiyega

23 Sep 2014

Dr Andrew Golding

Why the property market growth is sustainable

Andrew Golding 22 Sep 2014

Mahlamba Ndlopfu, formerly known as Libertas, is one of the heritage houses in Bryntirion that will be kept in tip-top condition for government officials. Image: Wikipedia

Government commits to looking after its own people

22 Sep 2014

Good news for housing market, as repo rate remains stable

Good news for housing market, as repo rate remains stable

19 Sep 2014

President Jacob Zuma says basic service delivery to South African communities is improving in most municipal areas. Image: GCIS

SA is improving its service delivery claims Zuma

19 Sep 2014

Ekurhuleni Mayor Mondli Gungubele has admitted that the council has performed poorly with regard to housing and only delivered 998 rental units in the past 20 years. Image:

Summit to tackle Ekurhuleni housing delivery

19 Sep 2014

Introducing Blok - the new brand on the property (ahem) block

18 Sep 2014

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According to Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi on 24% of the building sector is owned and run by black people and radical transformation is needed to allow the built environment to reflect South Africa's demographics. Image: GCIS

Nxesi says built environment needs urgent transformation

22 Oct 2014

Cashbuild has opened 18 new stores around the country and these stores contribted 6% of the 10% rise in revenue for the company in the first quarter of the financial year. Image: Cashbuild

Cashbuild's revenue up 10%

20 Oct 2014

Joburg's business hub drives demand for residential property

Joburg's business hub drives demand for residential property

17 Oct 2014

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana has encouraged South Africans to grow food in their gardens and feed themselves and others. Image: GCIS

Families encouraged to grow their own vegetables

Nthambeleni Gabara 17 Oct 2014

Mark Walley, RICS Regional MD for Europe, Middle East and Africa

RICS researches role chartered surveyors could play in key African markets

16 Oct 2014

PGP provides shelter this World Habitat Day

PGP provides shelter this World Habitat Day

14 Oct 2014

Councillor Moses Makwakwa says Ekurhuleni is trying to make account payments easier for its residents and in addition to its website, payment services through a range of stores and even via electronic funds transfer, it is now introducing kiosks in major malls to provide services to residents. Image: YouTube

Mall payment kiosks for Ekurhuleni residents

13 Oct 2014

The Gauteng Provincial Government has committed itself to improving township economies and protecting foreign nationals who run spaza shops in townships around the country. Image: Wikipedia

Gauteng commissions township economy study

10 Oct 2014

At least 82 informal settlements near mining towns are being evaluated for possible upgrading according to the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster. Image:

Government upgrades for mining settlements

10 Oct 2014

Commission of Inquiry Chairman, Denzil Potgieter has recommended some changes to existing legislation on evictions after the Lwandle inquiry concluded its hearings. Image:

Report on Lwandle evictions will be studied

9 Oct 2014

SA's Ambassador to Italy, Nomatemba Tambo presenting her credentials to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano. Image:

Growing investment interest in SA

7 Oct 2014

THE-A's Carmelo Cocuzza says the bank is keen to invest in tertiary education and small and medium enterprises in South Africa having put more than €1bn into South Africa since 1994. Image: LinkedIn

THE-A to invest in tertiary education and businesses in SA

7 Oct 2014

Human Settlements Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, says that building houses for Military Veterans is a national priority. Image: GCIS

Military veterans to get 5,000 new houses

6 Oct 2014

North West MEC Collen Maine says that a Joint Operations Centre has been established to curb disturbances from community members who are disgruntled by the intervent of the province in the local affairs of the Ngaka Modiri Molema municipality. Image:

North West bracing itself for more protests

6 Oct 2014

Affordable housing developments face challenges

Affordable housing developments face challenges

3 Oct 2014

Minimum wages for workers in the gardening and landscaping sector are currently being determined as public hearings are conducted throughout South Africa. Image:

Minimum wages to be set for gardening service workers

2 Oct 2014

Deciding on a home is like comparing apples with apples

Deciding on a home is like comparing apples with apples

1 Oct 2014

Labour Deputy Minister Phathekile Holomisa says productivity levels are rising in South Africa but more still needs to be done to improve the country's economic performance. Image: GCIS

Productivity still not where it needs to be

1 Oct 2014

Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says that water supplies in Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane have been restored to normal in most of the areas affected by poor water supplies over the past two weeks. Image: GCIS

Water supplies restored in Jo'burg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane

1 Oct 2014

Statistician General Pali Lehohla says mining remains a fundamental pillar of SA's economic growth and sustainability. Image: Stats SA

Mining fundamental for SA economy

30 Sep 2014

Even though there is a Post Office strike, residents in Ekurhuleni have been urged to pay their accounts on time using 'other means' or risk incurring arrears charges or having services suspended. Image:

Ekurhuleni asks residents to use 'other means' to view statements

30 Sep 2014

Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba says rapid progress is being made by government in improving service delivery for basic services in South Africa. Image: GCIS

State says it's made progress on improving service delivery countrywide

29 Sep 2014

Tourism growth creates spin-offs for property market

Tourism growth creates spin-offs for property market

26 Sep 2014

Police Minister Nathi Nhleko says that members of the community generally know who the perpetrators of crime are and need to inform the police so that these criminals can be arrested, detained and sentenced. Image: GCIS

Police have crime under control claims Phiyega

23 Sep 2014

Dr Andrew Golding

Why the property market growth is sustainable

Andrew Golding 22 Sep 2014

Mahlamba Ndlopfu, formerly known as Libertas, is one of the heritage houses in Bryntirion that will be kept in tip-top condition for government officials. Image: Wikipedia

Government commits to looking after its own people

22 Sep 2014

Good news for housing market, as repo rate remains stable

Good news for housing market, as repo rate remains stable

19 Sep 2014

President Jacob Zuma says basic service delivery to South African communities is improving in most municipal areas. Image: GCIS

SA is improving its service delivery claims Zuma

19 Sep 2014

Ekurhuleni Mayor Mondli Gungubele has admitted that the council has performed poorly with regard to housing and only delivered 998 rental units in the past 20 years. Image:

Summit to tackle Ekurhuleni housing delivery

19 Sep 2014

Introducing Blok - the new brand on the property (ahem) block

18 Sep 2014

GBCSA launches IFC's EDGE in SA

GBCSA launches IFC's EDGE in SA

17 Sep 2014

Pam Golding Properties to exhibit local and international residential properties

Pam Golding Properties to exhibit local and international residential properties

12 Sep 2014

WBHO's Chief Executive Louwtjie Nel says that currently Australia contributes about 25% of the company's profits but he hopes to increase this to more than 30% in the next three years. Image:

SA building companies thriving in Australia

Nick Hedley 8 Sep 2014

Summit was really all about land ceilings, says Grobler

Summit was really all about land ceilings, says Grobler

8 Sep 2014

Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says that free basic services to the indigent households have helped to reduce poverty in certain areas of South Africa. Image: Statistics SA

Basic services helping the poor says Stats SA

3 Sep 2014

Gauteng Premier David Makhura wants to see greater coordination between ward councillors, representing the voters, and provincial government structures that determine service delivery priorities. Image:

'War Room' to help service delivery in Gauteng

2 Sep 2014

RICS releases sub-Saharan African property market report

RICS releases sub-Saharan African property market report

1 Sep 2014

Land tenure reforms under the spotlight at summit

Land tenure reforms under the spotlight at summit

Nthambeleni Gabara 29 Aug 2014

One of SA Corporate's properties, Stellenbosch Square in the Western Cape. Image:

Better days ahead for SA Corporate

Joan Muller 29 Aug 2014

KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu hopes the War on Water Leaks campaign will dramatically reduce the amount of water that is wasted in the province each year. Image:

Water leaks cannot be left unresolved says Mchunu

More Matshediso 28 Aug 2014

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