What’s ‘Spear-heading’ this Western Cape property counter’s growth

‘Once they let you loose, as a female, you have the added benefit of your sixth sense and intuition,’ says industry stalwart and Group CEO of Joburg-based Excellerate Property Services, which employs over 25 000 staff in Africa, the Middle East, and the UK.

The newly appointed CEO of the South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (Samrra) shares insights on a burgeoning subsector of the property market, which currently boasts assets locally of around R60bn.

Cobus Oelofse, CEO of the chamber that represents industry and the tourism sector in Ballito and the broader region, says it is not just about high-profile developments like Zimbali Lakes and the Club Med SA resort, as the area boasts amongst the highest number of building plans approved of a…

Seasoned independent listed-property analyst Keillen Ndlovu shares insights on the sector in the first six months of 2025, noting that despite market volatility, it is up from a total return perspective and ‘on average earnings have improved, as well as guidance’.

Sinenhlanhla Sithomo from Investec Life weighs in on buying versus renting in the current economic climate, saying ‘you pay either way’ – and highlighting what to be aware of.