CapeTrain Express: The rail plan to reshape Cape Town

A proposed express rail network could link Cape Town's airports, CBD and growth nodes. Founder Gareth Ramsay on a 60-minute city and what it means for property.

A proposed express rail network could link Cape Town's airports, CBD and growth nodes. Founder Gareth Ramsay on a 60-minute city and what it means for property.

New SAPOA president and Fortress CEO Steven Brown challenges government and property leaders to unlock local investment, fix municipalities and rebuild confidence.

Hammerson CEO Rob Wilkinson tells REI why prime shopping centres are strengthening, why valuations lag the fundamentals and why the group is buying again.

Capital is following people to the Western Cape. RMB's Lize Thiart on corporate investment, nearly half of commercial deals and the rise of mixed-use precincts.

From landmark developments and municipal performance to journalism and lifetime achievement, SAPOA’s 2026 awards recognised the people and projects shaping SA property.










































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Asset ManagementFindHomes data on 156,600 live rentals shows almost a quarter of Western Cape listings have cut asking rents, typically by 7.1%, as demand meets affordability.
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