Unpacking Vukile’s township triumph and global growth.

Loading player...
GUEST: Laurence Rapp – CEO, Vukile Property Fund



In this episode of KayaBiz, we speak with Laurence Rapp, CEO of Vukile Property Fund, as the company reports standout results in a year defined by bold expansion, smart capital deployment, and record-breaking operational performance. With property assets now exceeding R50 billion and robust growth across both local and international portfolios, Vukile is charting a clear course for the future.



We unpack how Vukile’s township and rural retail centres outperformed with 6.7% trading density growth, and how its shopper-first strategy is driving footfall and resilience across 33 South African malls. Rapp also shares insights into Vukile’s aggressive move into Portugal, smart exits in Spain, and a growing Iberian portfolio that now accounts for 65% of the group’s assets.
17 Jun 2025 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

Other recent episodes

El Niño Returns: Why SA Agriculture Is Ready

El Niño is back — but unlike previous drought cycles, South Africa enters the 2026/27 season with record soil moisture, dam levels at 95.5%, improved grain stocks and strong veld conditions. Absa AgriBusiness’ Loffie Brandt explains why the sector is better positioned, what risks remain, how rainfall timing and extreme…
14 Sep 2PM 9 min

Google SA on Practical AI Adoption

Ahead of the Nedbank IMC, Google SA’s Kabelo Makwane explains why many organisations remain stuck in AI pilot mode — and what separates those extracting measurable value. He breaks down leadership mindset, organisational readiness, responsible adoption, and how marketers can use AI to drive customer value, personalisation and growth.
14 Sep 1PM 21 min

DBSA Delivers R7.8bn Profit: Inside the Numbers

The DBSA has posted one of its strongest financial performances in recent years — net profit up 47% to R7.8bn, operating income up 21.7%, and disbursements rising to R20.7bn. But the picture includes rising NPLs, higher expected credit losses and liquidity pressure. CEO Boitumelo Mosako unpacks the drivers behind the…
14 Sep 12PM 19 min

Lesaka Turns Profitable: FY2026 Milestone Explained

Lesaka Technologies has delivered a landmark FY2026 performance — meeting or exceeding every guidance metric, surpassing the top end of its Adjusted EPS range, and achieving full‑year net profitability for the first time since its 2022 rebrand. Net Revenue rose 20%, Adjusted EBITDA climbed 41%, and Adjusted Earnings surged 229%…
10 Sep 1PM 14 min

FirstRand Delivers Record Dividend Despite UK Provision Hit

FirstRand has posted a resilient full‑year performance for June 2026, delivering the highest dividend payout in its history despite a sizeable UK motor commission provision. Underlying operations remain strong: FNB and RMB posted double‑digit profit growth, continuing operations delivered 13% earnings growth, and ROE reached 24.9%. CEO Mary Vilakazi explains…
10 Sep 1PM 14 min