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Growthpoint continues its growth trajectory with another set of positive results

Growthpoint Properties Limited’s (JSE: GRT) half-year results for the period ended 31 December 2025 cement its early turnaround to positive distribution growth. Distributable income per share (DIPS...

Emira’s capital recycling supports half-year gains

Emira Property Fund (JSE: EMI) reported a stable set of results for the six months ended 30 September 2025 reflecting consistent strategic execution and disciplined capital allocation toward higher...

Distributable earnings rise as Dipula reopens its growth pipeline

JOHANNESBURG, 12 November 2025 — Dipula Properties (JSE: DIB) has delivered a robust set of results for the year ended 31 August 2025, showcasing sustained strategic progress and operational streng...

Growthpoint exceeds upper end of distributable income per share forecast and sees stronger growth ahead

Growthpoint Properties Limited (JSE: GRT) delivered results exceeding the top-end of its guidance for the financial year ended 30 June 2025, reporting distributable income per share (DIPS) of 146.3...

Nedbank to decarbonise 26 branches with Growthpoint’s pioneering renewable energy certificates for tenants

Nedbank Group Limited has become one of the first businesses in South Africa to offset its carbon emissions by taking up Growthpoint Properties Limited’s (JSE: GRT) renewable energy certificates (R...

Growthpoint acquires a 30% stake in new R390m Boston Hydroelectric Plant

Strategic investment in the hydro plant that is powering the 24/7 clean energy being wheeled to 23 Growthpoint flagship properties

Emira champions biodiversity with non-toxic eco pest control initiative

At night, the city hums with unseen life. Thriving as they always have in spaces created by humans, rodents dart between buildings, feed on scraps and nest in walls. To fight them, people often rea...

Greenovate Awards celebrate 10 years of student innovation in sustainability

The Greenovate Awards are back for 2025 with more prizes, new categories and an important milestone to celebrate – ten years of inspiring young people to design practical sustainability solutions f...

Vukile’s classroom campaign empowers Dobsonville’s children to challenge harmful norms

In a bright classroom at Margaret Gwele Primary School yesterday morning, a group of Grade 5 girls stood a little taller — literally and figuratively — as they learned to use their voices, set boun...

Growthpoint x Fuel Switch: a new benchmark in the global green economy that opens REC markets for SA Inc

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) is giving a massive boost to Africa’s first open blockchain-enabled Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) exchange, Fuel Switch, while unlocking certified clean energ...

GCR Ratings upgrades Vukile’s long-term credit rating to AA+(ZA), citing international diversification and portfolio...

Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE) is pleased to announce that GCR Ratings has upgraded its national scale long-term issuer credit rating to AA+(ZA) from AA(ZA) and affirmed its short-term rating at A...

Young achievers shine at the top of the Growthpoint Gems class

Life-changing internal education programme produces record number of graduates

Vukile Retail Academy expands with launch of new emporium at Daveyton Mall

Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE), the specialist consumer-led retail real estate investment trust (REIT), has launched a new multi-tenant emporium at Daveyton Mall as part of the next phase of its g...

MSCI South Africa Green Annual Property Index 2024

The MSCI South Africa Green Annual Property Index for 2024 continued to reinforce the investment rationale for sustainable, resource-efficient real estate.

New Indlovu Logistics Park development is upping Growthpoint’s Western Cape exposure

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) is expanding its logistics and industrial property portfolio with the development of Indlovu Logistics Park on the site of the former PPC facility in Montague Gard...

Growthpoint advances retail portfolio strategy with R75 million redevelopment of Walmer Park Shopping Centre

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) is advancing its strategy of reinvesting in high‑performing South African retail assets with a R75 million redevelopment of the Edgars premises at Walmer Park Shop...

Flanagan & Gerard announce R60 million Boardwalk Mall expansion

Flanagan & Gerard Property Group with its business partners have commenced the development of a R60 million extension to Boardwalk Mall in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), further strengthening ...

Growthpoint breaks ground on Tecoma Park, Cornubia, advancing its local logistics strategy

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has commenced construction of its new 36,830m² multi-tenanted logistics park, Tecoma Park, in the rapidly emerging Cornubia Town economic hub in KwaZulu-Natal.

Abland Property Developers breaks new ground on Canal Plaza office development in Century City

Abland Property Developers has broken new ground on Canal Plaza, a new premium-grade office development in Cape Town’s Century City, in partnership with Gutsche Investment (GIMCO), the Moolman Grou...

Growthpoint breaks ground on strategic R270 million redevelopment and expansion of Paarl Mall

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has commenced a major redevelopment of its high-performing Paarl Mall in the Western Cape as part of its ongoing asset management strategy to enhance core retail a...

Growthpoint officially opens Sandton Drive Link Bridge

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has officially opened the Sandton Drive Link Bridge, a R26 million infrastructure investment. Spanning the key arterial route of Sandton Drive, the new pedestrian ...

Growthpoint backs Cape Winelands Airport with landmark partnership

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT), South Africa’s leading Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), has made an initial investment with the right to co-invest and develop the new Cape Winelands Airport ...

New Indlovu Logistics Park development is upping Growthpoint’s Western Cape exposure

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) is expanding its logistics and industrial property portfolio with the development of Indlovu Logistics Park on the site of the former PPC facility in Montague Gard...

Growthpoint breaks ground on Tecoma Park, Cornubia, advancing its local logistics strategy

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has commenced construction of its new 36,830m² multi-tenanted logistics park, Tecoma Park, in the rapidly emerging Cornubia Town economic hub in KwaZulu-Natal.

Growthpoint and Feenstra’s Noka Park sets new standard for Grade A logistics and industrial space in Gauteng

New R700m speculative development responds to rising demand for sustainable, tech-enabled warehouses

Soaring demand and land scarcity make Cape Town and Durban investor hotspots

With land constraints tightening, infrastructure under pressure and demand surging, well-located industrial and logistics facilities in Cape Town and Durban will remain sought after

Abland Property Developers breaks new ground on Canal Plaza office development in Century City

Abland Property Developers has broken new ground on Canal Plaza, a new premium-grade office development in Cape Town’s Century City, in partnership with Gutsche Investment (GIMCO), the Moolman Grou...

Growthpoint and FlySafair launch industry-first travel benefit for Joburg office tenants

SANDTON, South Africa (August 7, 2025) — Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT), South Africa’s leading listed property company, is revolutionising what tenants can expect from their offices in a pionee...

Entries now open for the Reside Awards 2026

The Reside Awards 2026, the premier accolade recognising excellence in South Africa’s residential property sector, has officially opened entries for its fourth annual edition.

SAMRRA welcomes shift to rental housing subsidies announced in State of the Nation Address

The South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (SAMRRA) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement in the State of the Nation Address outlining a new housing model that expands...

Multifamily rental housing is now one of South Africa’s most resilient and investable property sectors

Multifamily residential rental property continues to demonstrate its strength as one of South Africa’s most resilient and compelling real estate investment opportunities, underpinned by stable dema...

Why multifamily housing needs a broader investment lens to drive growth

While impact investing has become a powerful force for good, it should not be the only lens through which we view multifamily residential housing investment.

Nedbank CIB Joins SAMRRA, cementing momentum behind South Africa’s institutional multifamily rental housing market

Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) today announced that it has joined The South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (SAMRRA). This new membership was revealed at the open...

Rode Report expands coverage to include multifamily rental housing

Rode Publications & Media has expanded its flagship Rode Report on the South African Property Market to include, for the first time, the multifamily residential rental sector. This new focus, intro...

Absa Joins SAMRRA, deepening capital commitment to South Africa’s multifamily rental sector

Absa Joins SAMRRA, deepening capital commitment to South Africa’s multifamily rental sector

Reside Summit 2025 calls for bold investment in alternative residential sectors to drive dignified, inclusive urban g...

Leading voices in real estate, policy and investment issued a strong call for capital to be directed into alternative residential sectors to drive sustainable growth and inclusivity in South Africa...

SAMRRA appoints Palesa Mkhize as first full-time CEO, signalling growth in South Africa’s multifamily rental housing ...

The South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (SAMRRA) has appointed Palesa Mkhize as its first full-time Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant step in the evolution of the ...

Reside Summit 2025 calls for public-private partnerships to tackle South Africa’s housing crisis

The third annual Reside Summit kicked off on 9 July 2025 in Johannesburg with a powerful call for public-private partnerships as the essential solution to South Africa’s ongoing housing shortage.

19 March marks the start of something big as Jumbo Mall opens in Emalahleni

With just a few weeks to go until opening day, Jumbo Mall is preparing to welcome its first shoppers on Thursday, 19 March 2026. Positioned at the corner of the R544 and Main Street in Emalahleni, ...

Growthpoint advances retail portfolio strategy with R75 million redevelopment of Walmer Park Shopping Centre

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) is advancing its strategy of reinvesting in high‑performing South African retail assets with a R75 million redevelopment of the Edgars premises at Walmer Park Shop...

Festive focus pays off as NAD malls close 2025 on a high

New Africa Developments (NAD) finished 2025 with strong festive season trading across its national portfolio of township and secondary-city malls, reflecting the continued strength of well-position...

Flanagan & Gerard announce R60 million Boardwalk Mall expansion

Flanagan & Gerard Property Group with its business partners have commenced the development of a R60 million extension to Boardwalk Mall in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), further strengthening ...

Flanagan & Gerard Takes Full Ownership of Morningside Shopping Centre

Flanagan & Gerard Property Group has taken full ownership of the award-winning Morningside Shopping Centre in the upmarket Sandton suburb of Morningside, increasing its stake in the retail asset it...

Vukile festive trading update

Vukile's South African and Iberian retail property portfolios recorded strong performance in November and December 2025, reflecting a successful Black Friday and holiday trading period.

Growthpoint breaks ground on strategic R270 million redevelopment and expansion of Paarl Mall

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has commenced a major redevelopment of its high-performing Paarl Mall in the Western Cape as part of its ongoing asset management strategy to enhance core retail a...

From distressed to dominant: Mall of Mthatha launches with retail reimagined around its community

Mall of Mthatha – formerly BT Ngebs Mall – celebrated its official launch, marking the completion of a landmark upgrade under new ownership by Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE) and Flanagan & Gerard ...

R600m Mushroom Farm Shopping Centre opens in Waterfall, launching a new era of curated convenience for its community

The highly anticipated Mushroom Farm Shopping Centre officially opened its doors on Thursday, 30 October 2025, redefining the local convenience retail landscape with over 50 curated retail and serv...

Lenz Quarter opens its doors to a new era of shopping in Lenasia

Lenasia today celebrates the opening of Lenz Quarter, a vibrant new lifestyle and convenience shopping destination designed to serve the community’s growing needs while setting a new standard for m...

President Square Vaal Shopping Centre welcomes new tenants and sports a new look after expansion and redevelopment.

The President Square Vaal Shopping Centre in Vanderbijlpark has officially unveiled its extensive redevelopment, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the landmark retail destination. Th...

New Jumbo Mall brings modern retail and community focus to eMalahleni

A major new retail development is set to transform the heart of eMalahleni with the construction of Jumbo Mall, a contemporary, community-focused shopping destination developed by New Africa Develo...

Growthpoint breaks ground on Tecoma Park, Cornubia, advancing its local logistics strategy

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has commenced construction of its new 36,830m² multi-tenanted logistics park, Tecoma Park, in the rapidly emerging Cornubia Town economic hub in KwaZulu-Natal.

JPOMA calls for urgent intervention as inner-city explosions highlight Johannesburg’s infrastructure crisis

The Johannesburg Property Owners and Management Association (JPOMA), which represents property owners and managers across the Johannesburg inner city, regrettably issues an urgent call for decisive...

Rode appoints Jess Moyer as COO amid strategic growth

Rode Publications & Media, the leading source of independent data, insight and intelligence about South Africa’s property industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jess Moyer as Chief Ope...

Pareto and Divercity break ground on major Menlyn residential development

Pareto Limited, the proud owner of Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, with Divercity Property Group, South Africa’s leading investor in specialist rental housing precincts, today broke ground on the sign...

Nedbank to decarbonise 26 branches with Growthpoint’s pioneering renewable energy certificates for tenants

Nedbank Group Limited has become one of the first businesses in South Africa to offset its carbon emissions by taking up Growthpoint Properties Limited’s (JSE: GRT) renewable energy certificates (R...

Vukile extends its consistent strong operational performance

Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE), the leading specialist retail real estate investment trust (REIT), delivered a strong pre-close trading update for the five months from 1 April to 31 August 2025, c...

Bayer in South Africa redefines its workplace with id.work to create a flagship design for a new way of working

Interior design and workplace strategy firm id.work has completed a landmark office transformation for Bayer in South Africa. The global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields...

Rode Report expands coverage to include multifamily rental housing

Rode Publications & Media has expanded its flagship Rode Report on the South African Property Market to include, for the first time, the multifamily residential rental sector. This new focus, intro...

Growthpoint confirms leadership succession for Group Chief Executive Officer and Group Chief Financial Officer

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 11, 2025 - The Board of Directors of Growthpoint Properties Limited (JSE: GRT) is pleased to announce planned leadership appointments as part of the company’s lon...

Growthpoint and FlySafair launch industry-first travel benefit for Joburg office tenants

SANDTON, South Africa (August 7, 2025) — Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT), South Africa’s leading listed property company, is revolutionising what tenants can expect from their offices in a pionee...

Young achievers shine at the top of the Growthpoint Gems class

Life-changing internal education programme produces record number of graduates

Dipula unveils refreshed brand identity to mark two decades of progress

As part of a celebration marking 20 years in the South African property sector, real estate investment trust Dipula has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, including a new name and logo, that refl...

Growthpoint backs Cape Winelands Airport with landmark partnership

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT), South Africa’s leading Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), has made an initial investment with the right to co-invest and develop the new Cape Winelands Airport ...

Growthpoint Healthcare makes strategic move into senior living with Auria acquisition

SOUTH AFRICA, 7 October 2025 – Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings (GHPH), managed by Growthpoint Investment Partners, the fund management business of Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT), South ...

New Africa Development’s retail vision sets the pace for inclusive growth

Globally, retail has been reshaped by shifting consumer expectations, technology, sustainability, new business models and emerging market dynamics.

Vukile to acquire Islazul Shopping Centre in Madrid in landmark EUR 318 million transaction

Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE) announced that its 99.7% owned subsidiary Castellana Properties will acquire Islazul Shopping Centre in a significant EUR 318 million transaction that sees it enter ...

Growthpoint advances local portfolio reweighting with targeted asset rotation

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) continues to successfully rebalance its South African portfolio with two deals that reduce its exposure to Gauteng offices and unlock almost R2bn in capital to rot...

Vukile rotates capital into higher-growing Iberian shopping centres after accretive disposal of Spanish retail parks

Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE), the leading consumer-focused retail real estate investment trust (REIT), announced the first deal in a firm pipeline of acquisitions of higher-growth Iberian shoppi...

Vukile ramps up on-the-ground capabilities as it explores further European push

Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE), the leading consumer-focused specialist retail real estate investment trust (REIT), has acquired a 35% stake in Pradera Limited, a leading specialist retail propert...

Growthpoint Healthcare makes strategic move into senior living with Auria acquisition

SOUTH AFRICA, 7 October 2025 – Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings (GHPH), managed by Growthpoint Investment Partners, the fund management business of Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT), South ...

Vukile concludes oversubscribed R500 million bond issuance at record-low pricing

Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE) has successfully concluded the issuance of R500 million in senior unsecured corporate bonds across three- and seven-year maturities, achieving market-leading pricing.

Dipula announces R700 million in strategic acquisitions, headlined by Soweto’s Protea Gardens Mall

Dipula Properties (JSE: DIB) today announced five strategic acquisitions totalling approximately R700 million, underscoring its commitment to long-term value creation. Foremost among them is the R4...

Growthpoint and FlySafair launch industry-first travel benefit for Joburg office tenants

SANDTON, South Africa (August 7, 2025) — Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT), South Africa’s leading listed property company, is revolutionising what tenants can expect from their offices in a pionee...

Entries now open for the Reside Awards 2026

The Reside Awards 2026, the premier accolade recognising excellence in South Africa’s residential property sector, has officially opened entries for its fourth annual edition.

Young talent from university campuses across South Africa rise to the challenge of sustainable development at the Gre...

The 2025 Greenovate Awards marked a decade of student-driven sustainability innovation for the built environment. Created in 2015 by Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) in partnership with the Green ...

Growthpoint celebrates 19 awards at the 2025 SACSC Footprint Marketing Awards

Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) has been recognised with 19 awards across eight retail centres at this year’s South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC) Footprint Marketing Awards, which h...

Greenovate Awards celebrate 10 years of student innovation in sustainability

The Greenovate Awards are back for 2025 with more prizes, new categories and an important milestone to celebrate – ten years of inspiring young people to design practical sustainability solutions f...

SAPOA Property Development Awards for Innovative Excellence

The South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) has announced the winners of the 2025 Property Development Awards for Innovative Excellence, the country’s most prestigious recognition of achi...

SAPOA Excellence in Property Journalism Awards 2025 Winners

he South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) has announced the winners of the SAPOA Journalism Awards for Excellence 2025, recognising the journalists and media platforms whose work has ill...

Growthpoint’s Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof development named overall winner at prestigious property awards

Growthpoint Properties (JSE:GRT) excelled at this year’s South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) Property Development Awards for Innovative Excellence, taking home three prestigious wins,...

Final call for entries: SAPOA Journalism Awards 2025 close this Friday

Journalists covering South Africa’s fast-evolving and significant property sector have just days left to enter the SAPOA Journalism Awards 2025, with entries closing at 23:59 on Friday, 11 July.

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