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South Africa is moving to crack down on illegal land occupations with tougher penalties. New rules could see people who incite property invasions face millions in fines or jail time.
A diplomatic dispute is growing over abandoned Nigerian-owned properties in South Africa. Nigeria sought compensation for affected citizens, but Pretoria says it will not pay for assets left behind.
International investors are reshaping one of South Africa’s most exclusive property markets. Foreign buyers account for a third of Atlantic Seaboard transactions, driving demand in a tightly limited luxury market.
A decade-long housing battle has ended with a major court victory for affordable housing advocates. Cape Town and the Western Cape government must now prove how they will create more housing in well-located areas.
Johannesburg’s once-booming sectional title market is showing unexpected weakness. Apartment and complex prices are declining even as demand for secure housing grows across South Africa.
A new generation of South Africans is rewriting the homeownership playbook. More young buyers are purchasing property alone instead of waiting for traditional life milestones like marriage or starting a family.
More than 24,000 South Africans have become legal homeowners through a privately funded land reform programme. The initiative is turning long-time municipal tenants into property owners with transferable assets.
A 1692 wine farm is becoming one of South Africa's most distinctive residential communities. Inspired by European villages, the development blends historic heritage with modern, walkable living.
A R1 billion luxury branded development is heading to South Africa’s coast. The project signals growing global appetite for high-end lifestyle estates in the country.