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Plans for an Inner-City Development Company in Durban: A step towards economic revival
The eThekwini Municipality is considering the establishment of an Inner-City Development Company to combat economic decline in Durban's CBD, addressing service delivery challenges and fostering investor confidence.
Gauteng housing backlog: ‘A betrayal of basic human dignity,’ says EFF Gauteng chair Nkululeko Dunga
The Economic Freedom Fighters has lambasted the Government of National Unity (GNU) for failing to deliver houses for Gauteng residents, leaving over 1. 3 million people in the backlog list.
Cape Town woman takes stepsons to court after they refused to sell R17 million guest house left by their late father
The stepsons said that according to the will, the property belonged to them after they were appointed as executors of their late father’s estate.
‘Transparency and accountability’: Minister of Public works Macpherson calls for increased oversight on National Assembly reconstruction
The Public Works Minister has requested bi-weekly progress reports on the National Assembly reconstruction project.
Man sues buyer to reclaim RDP house built on land he sold
Despite the buyer presenting evidence of the purchase, the seller categorically denied entering into a sale agreement and also refuted receiving any payments from the deal.
Millennials regret purchasing homes without doing proper research
Seeff Property Group agents, along with data from Lightstone Property, say millennials (individuals born between 1977 and 1994) are immensely active in the South African property market, making up between 30% and 42% of all property purchases.
Unemployed mother-of-three evicted after stepsister sells family house
The woman argued that the house belonged to her late father. They were staying together with her stepmother and her children and when she passed on, she left the house to her children.
Two women battle over RDP ownership after buying it from same man in different years
The judge said even though the property initially belonged to seller, he had not right to sell it within the first eight years of acquiring the house because he had no tittle deed.
Mpumalanga man sentenced to life for killing woman who bought a house he was living in
Henry Dlamini shot and killed Michelle Emelda Jones and injured her partner paraplegic partner, Julio Cohen while they were parked at a shopping centre in Nelspruit on October 20 2022.
Siblings fight man who wants to evict them, claiming the house was bought almost 40 years ago
Lindi Ronsy Masilela and her three siblings got a rude awakening after a man, Koos Masilela, who they didn’t know and was not related to them, told them they had to leave the house as his father had bought it from their late father.
Woman wanted to evict man after selling his Gauteng property without knowledge, court hears
Even though the man had built the house on the land, the woman argued that the property had no value, and she was not aware that her father had sold the land and reached an agreement with someone.
Half-brothers in court battle over Soweto house after late father leaves family home in biological son’s name
Percy Mosuetsa, who came into marriage with his mother, approached the high court after he learned that his half-brother, who was born in marriage, Thabo Mosuetsa, had been left as the sole owner of their Soweto home.
Investigation finds housing loans granted to Mashatile’s son-in-law for unviable project were ‘possibly reckless’
The investigation found that the housing project ought to have been reworked, the financial and technical aspects reconsidered, and Nceba Nonkwelo’s company should have been required to apply for the project afresh.
Mom of slain ANC councillor says party didn’t deliver
When the Durban High Court sentenced Mxolisi Gcabashe for the murder of ANC ward 103 councillor Minenhle Mkhize, the ANC vowed to finish building the house Mkhize had started.
Gauteng Legislature inundated with RDP housing petitions
The Standing Committee on Petitions has raised concern over the fact that in the current sixth legislative term, 51% of all adopted petitions were RDP-related.
Four suspects, including two City of Cape Town officials, arrested in connection with housing scheme
Cape Town city officials and two others were arrested in connection with a fraudulent housing scheme in which victims lost R900,000.
Joburg CBD fire: Commission of inquiry to begin on October 26
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced that he would be establishing a commission of inquiry into the fatal blaze, saying he had engaged with President Cyril Ramaphosa on the matter.
Court rules Cape Town house left to six brothers can be sold after a bitter dispute
The Western Cape High Court ruled that a Cape Town house which was left to seven brothers, can be sold after there was a long-standing dispute regarding the sale of the house.
Naidoo family told to pay Wakefields Real Estate’s commission for house they did not buy
In a classic case of think before you ink, a Durban couple who rushed into signing a purchase agreement for a R550,000 valued Chatsworth property before backtracking on the deal just days later, has been ordered to pay Wakefields Real Estate R40,000 in commission, as well as their legal fees.
Kubayi reveals 3,400 incomplete projects due to construction mafia, protests
Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi said after they identified the stalled projects they decided to support some of them.
It's about blooming time, prep your garden for spring
This spring turn your outdoor area into a vibrant and flourishing paradise with Leroy Merlin tools and products.
The art of flooring with Leroy Merlin – a foundation for style and functionality
The right flooring can improve your home’s overall aesthetic appeal, comfort and functionality.
When last did you see a female plumber or electrician?
South Africa needs to produce double the amount of skilled artisans to meet the labour demand for these skills per year, and trades such as plumbing and electrical services are perfect for self-employment.
Get your plunger ready - Plumbing Travellers Exhibition is coming to Durban
The PTE only allows South African National Standards (SANS) accredited manufacturers and suppliers to exhibit; protecting the plumber and everyone else.
DIY enthusiasts and contractors: Don’t miss K Carrim Builders Hardware and Tiles Bonanza sale now!
K Carrim Builders Hardware and Tiles is excited to announce our Bonanza Sale!