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New affordable housing initiative aims to empower South Africans with homeownership

For years, millions of South Africans have been trapped in a cycle of renting and financial uncertainty. A bold new initiative in Stellenbosch could change that by providing innovative pathways to affordable homeownership.

Business Property
Given Majola|Published

Public servants' housing allowance increased: new rates effective from last month

The Department of Public Service and Administration has announced an increase in the housing allowance for public servants, effective from last month, aimed at improving living conditions and promoting homeownership.

Business Property
Given Majola|Published

Redevelopment plans for Mowbray Golf Course spark debate over affordable housing

Debate intensifies over the proposed redevelopment of Cape Town's Mowbray Golf Course, as housing activists call for measures to ensure affordability and racial redress in the face of potential displacement.

Cape Argus News
Karishma Dipa and Given Majola|Published

Mowbray Golf Course chairperson stands firm against affordable housing redevelopment

Debate intensifies over the proposed redevelopment of the Mowbray Golf Course in Cape Town, as housing activists call for measures to ensure affordability and racial equity in the city's housing plans.

Travel South Africa
Karishma Dipa and Given Majola|Published

Affordability crisis: navigating South Africa's property challenges for future growth

Issues related to municipal service delivery and unstable local government administration have affected property values and investor confidence.

Property Residential
Given Majola|Published

Mowbray Golf Course redevelopment: We're watching you, Ndifuna Ukwazi warns COCT

Without clear affordability measures, long-term protections, and racial redress, the Mowbray Golf Course redevelopment risks becoming mere ‘affordable housing tokenism'.

Property Residential
Given Majola|Published