Investor 2024 Awards

The prestigious Investor of the Year (IOTY) Awards, hosted by SA Property Investors Network (SAPIN) and proudly sponsored by Absa Home Loans, celebrated South Africa’s top property entrepreneurs at a dazzling ceremony at Shepstone Gardens in Johannesburg.

After an intense review of hundreds of entries by a panel of expert judges, 18 finalists across 10 categories emerged. Leading the night was Patricia Tshitema, who not only took home the coveted 2024 Investor of the Year title but also triumphed in both the Big Leagues and Inner-City categories.

The IOTY Awards celebrate ordinary South Africans doing the extraordinary in property investment. From township entrepreneurs who started their investor journeys renting out rooms and expanding their portfolios to managing buildings, to women who’ve defied the odds to become landlords, the Awards shines a spotlight on the stories of everyday South Africans who created possibilities while facing challenging economic circumstances.

This year’s Awards feature new categories that celebrate diversity, including the Township Entrepreneurs, Women and Youth Entrepreneurs, Big Leagues, and Social Change Agents categories.

Andrew Walker, CEO and Founder of the SA Property Investors Network said, “Winning at the IOTY Awards significantly boosts the reputation and new business opportunities of budding and experienced property investors and solidifies their positions as top-tier investors in the competitive real estate market. Patricia was a worthy winner in her category and overall..”

Nondumiso Ncapai, Managing Executive at Absa Home Loans concurs: “Through the IOTY Awards, Absa are proud to live out the purpose of that ‘Your story matters’ and actively participate in the journeys of property investors who help develop the real estate sector and the greater economy.”

Besides the coveted title of Investor of the Year, category winners can look forward to an array of fantastic prizes. All the winners include:

Main Category Winners

• Big Leagues Investor - Patricia Tshitema

• Intermediate Investor - Robert Tsekoa

• Starter Investor - Percy Madiba

Sub-Category Winners

• Most Innovative Winner - Nkateko Mlambo

• Naledi Toona

• Youth Winner - Percy Madiba

• Inner City Winner  - Patricia Tshitema

• Social Change - Lorick Barlow

• Most Growth - Laurens Boel

• Women Investor - Nthabiseng Masithela

Be sure to read the October edition of Real Estate Investor Magazine that will be featuring an exclusive in-depth interview with all the winners and contestants. There will also be a monthly feature on the investor stories and the case studies of their property successes.