On the macro front, the global backdrop remains volatile. The rand has softened again, travel costs continue climbing and fuel prices are expected to rise sharply in the coming weeks. Yet markets remain surprisingly resilient. Investors and businesses are adjusting quickly, and there is cautious optimism that geopolitical tensions could ease in the months ahead.
In uncertain times, the smartest investors stay focused on fundamentals and long-term positioning.
On the micro front, South Africa’s property market continues to reveal opportunity for those paying attention. One of the week’s biggest stories was the strong turnaround results from Growthpoint Properties, showing that disciplined asset management and repositioning strategies are paying off. The ongoing debate around Cape Town’s short-term rental regulation is also reshaping how investors think about the Airbnb sector and future compliance strategies.
For REI, it has been another exciting week. The March edition of Real Estate Investor Magazine officially launched yesterday, reaching thousands of investors across the country and internationally. Readership numbers jumped immediately as the new issue went live, with strong engagement across our website, newsletters and social channels.
Our team also reported from the WeconnectU ENGAGE Conference in Franschhoek, where some of the industry’s leading voices unpacked how asset management, proptech and tenant engagement are reshaping real estate.
And there is plenty more ahead next week. We host two investor webinars on Tuesday and Wednesday, and next Thursday we head to the CTICC for the annual REIS 2026 event, one of the key gatherings for investors and property professionals on the national calendar.
In short, the property conversation is accelerating, and the opportunities are evolving fast.
