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The community's living room NAD malls bring the Fifa World Cup closer to home
The 2026 Fifa World Cup has only just kicked off, and with weeks of football still to come, South Africans are settling in for a winter of big matches and bigger emotions. The good news for communities is that they do not need tickets, travel plans or fan park wristbands to share in the excitement. For shoppers at New Africa Developments (NAD) malls, the action is already on screen, right where they live. 26 Jun 2026 Read more
First businesses secured for the new Rietvlei Business Park
Abland Property Developers welcomes the first long-term occupiers at its strategically positioned Pretoria East industrial and business development. 24 Jun 2026 Read more
Growthpoint reaches milestone of 12 net-zero carbon certifications
Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has reached a significant sustainability milestone with 12 net-zero carbon certification projects across its South African office and logistics and industrial portfolios, reflecting the company’s continued progress towards its long-term environmental and decarbonisation goals. 19 Jun 2026 Read more
Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings expands Busamed Gateway Private Hospital
New theatre, ICU and high care beds and adult ward to significantly boost capacity at KwaZulu-Natal hospital. 15 Jun 2026 Read more
MSCI Green Annual Property Index 2025 confirms a decade of outperformance by green-certified offices
After ten years of measurement, South Africa's MSCI Green Annual Property Index shows that green-certified Prime- and A-grade offices have outperformed comparable non-certified offices by a cumulative 28.2%, providing compelling evidence of the long-term investment value associated with sustainable real estate. 11 Jun 2026 Read more
Growthpoint and Threads for iKasi bring warmth and dignity to Tembisa learners for a 2nd year
Growthpoint Properties (JSE:GRT), in collaboration with the non-profit organisation Threads for iKasi Foundation and on behalf of its employees, has donated 50 full winter school uniforms to learners at Zitikeni Secondary School in Kopanong Section, Tembisa. The handover ceremony, held at the school on Friday, 29 May 2026, marks the second consecutive year of this employee-driven initiative and deepens a partnership rooted in dignity and educational support. 9 Jun 2026 Read more
Growthpoint Properties achieves record-low pricing on R1.8bn oversubscribed bond issuance
Growthpoint Properties, South Africa’s leading primary listed REIT, has successfully issued R1.8bn in senior unsecured bonds in significantly oversubscribed auction. The issue initially targeted between R1.0bn and R1.5bn and attracted keen investor appetite with bids of over R6.5bn - more than four times the initial target. The issuance was settled at R1.8bn at the most favourable margins achieved by Growthpoint at a bond auction to date. 8 Jun 2026 Read more
Reside Awards 2026 celebrates South Africa’s residential property pioneers
The pinnacle of excellence in South African residential property was celebrated on 21 May as the Reside Awards 2026 named its winners at a prestigious ceremony held at the Sandton Convention Centre. 5 Jun 2026 Read more
Growthpoint Gems Scholarship Programme marks 10 years
Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) celebrated the academic achievements of 15 outstanding students at its annual Gems Top Achiever Awards ceremony, marking a milestone moment for a programme that has consistently changed lives since its inception in 2016. 4 Jun 2026 Read more
Jumbo Mall: A community focal point reshaping everyday retail in eMalahleni
Just weeks after opening, Jumbo Mall has quickly become part of everyday life in eMalahleni, with the 37,000sqm retail destination increasingly woven into the routines, social interactions and day-to-day convenience of the communities it serves. 29 May 2026 Read more
Emira delivers 4.1% full-year income growth for shareholders
Emira Property Fund reported robust results for the year ended 31 March 2026, declaring a cash-backed second-half dividend of 64.61cps, taking its total dividend for the 2026 financial year to 129.01cps, which is 4.1% higher than the prior year. 29 May 2026 Read more
Reside Summit 2026 proves housing is no longer a siloed conversation
Day one of the Reside Summit 2026 shattered the idea that housing in South Africa is a collection of disconnected fragments. From student accommodation to senior living, affordable rentals to bonded ownership, the message from developers, financiers, and policymakers was unanimous: collaboration is no longer optional – it is necessary. 26 May 2026 Read more
Pooled renewable electricity wheeling
Etana Energy, Growthpoint Properties and the City of Cape Town have successfully implemented the first pooled wheeling of renewable electricity across multiple properties within the City’s municipal network. 25 May 2026 Read more
From student beds to senior living
Whether you’re a first-year student sharing a res room, a young family renting your first home, a proud homeowner or a retiree looking for secure and dignified living – housing touches every person in South Africa. That impact spans every life stage, every income bracket and every tenure type. 15 May 2026 Read more
Emira acquires strategic stake in Octodec
Emira Property Fund (JSE: EMI) has concluded its voluntary offer to shareholders of Octodec Investments Limited increasing Emira's total shareholding in Octodec to 23.5%. 14 May 2026 Read more
Izak Petersen, CEO of Dipula Properties

Dipula Properties (JSE: DIB) has delivered a robust set of interim results for the six months ended 28 February 2026, showcasing sustained strategic progress and strengthened key financial and operational metrics. The company’s first half performance delivered a 20% increase in distributable earnings to R310m. This translates to half-year distributable earnings per share of 30.56 cents.

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Growthpoint launches R135m Phase 2 of its 7 Chain Avenue logistics redevelopment in Cape Town
Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has commenced the next phase of redevelopment at 7 Chain Avenue in Montague Gardens, building on the strong performance of the site’s recently completed Phase 1 and reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of Cape Town’s most sought-after industrial nodes. 17 Apr 2026 Read more
Shift happens!
South Africa’s residential property market is navigating a paradox. After posting the first real-term house price growth since 2021, the sector now faces fresh headwinds: geopolitical conflict, rising energy costs and increasingly selective buyers. Within this cautious environment, new asset classes are emerging as clear growth stories, from multifamily rentals to purpose-built student housing. 17 Apr 2026 Read more
SAMRRA celebrates Octodec’s inclusion in FTSE/JSE
Index recognition of a second major REIT significantly invested in multifamily rentals signals growing institutional investment appeal of the sector 16 Apr 2026 Read more
James Day, chief executive officer at Emira Property Fund
Emira Property Fund (JSE: EMI) has opened a voluntary offer to shareholders of fellow listed REIT Octodec Investments Limited with the aim of increasing its shareholding in Octodec to 34.9%. This follows Emira’s successful acquisition of 20.17% of Octodec’s ordinary shares through a series of off-market transactions. 15 Apr 2026 Read more

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