Women lead South Africa's property revolution
New Lightstone research shows South African women now own more non-subsidised homes than men, led by strong demand for security and lifestyle estates
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BREAKING: PPRA reviews debit order ban after industry outcry
PPRA is reviewing its debit order ban after industry concerns, with revised guidance on segregated trust accounts expected in early August for agents
Johann Rupert backs property rights with ‘Khaya Lam’ boost
Johann Rupert’s renewed backing of Khaya Lam is accelerating township title deeds, expanding homeownership and unlocking long-term wealth for South African families
NASHO Warns: Illegal occupation is destroying social housing
NASHO warns illegal occupation is pushing social housing projects toward collapse, threatening affordable rentals, public investment and future supply
Can Cape Town build one of the world's great future cities?
Cape Town’s future city vision depends on faster delivery, smarter infrastructure and stronger partnerships to support inclusive growth for 10 million people
Global tensions cloud outlook, but property stays resilient
Global tensions and oil shocks may slow SA property growth in 2026, but easing inflation and resilient fundamentals could support recovery in 2027 ahead
Gauteng's decline is becoming South Africa's property risk
Gauteng’s infrastructure decline is becoming a major property risk, weakening investor confidence, values and South Africa’s wider economic growth outlook
SARB faces toughest rate call of 2026
SARB’s May rate call could define 2026 as inflation, oil shocks and affordability pressures test South Africa’s property market resilience
Property rights debate shapes SA’s economic future
South Africa’s property rights debate is shaping investment certainty, township ownership, entrepreneurship, and inclusive long-term growth across the economy
May & July interest rate decisions put SA property on edge
South Africa’s property market is on edge as May and July rate decisions, fuel shocks, and inflation risks threaten affordability and demand
SA recovery faces energy shock stress test
South Africa’s recovery is under pressure as energy shocks, rand weakness, and inflation risks threaten affordability, rates, and property momentum
SA growth stalls as consumer power fades in 2026
South Africa’s 2026 growth outlook is weakening as consumer spending fades, rate cuts stall, and property markets split between risk and opportunity
