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South Africa’s housing crisis: where have all the quantity surveyors gone?
The shortage of registered quantity surveyors in South Africa is causing significant delays and inefficiencies in housing and property development, intensifying the country’s ongoing housing crisis. Discover the critical solutions being proposed to revamp the sector and enhance community living standards.
‘Who approved this?’ Viral video captures woman’s shock over work spouse Valentine’s Day cards
A video circulating on social media recently captured one woman’s disbelief when she stumbled upon a collection of work spouse Valentine’s Day cards at a store.
When the Grinch of Romance steals office gift cheer: a Valentine’s Day dilemma
A corporate email making the rounds on social media has revealed just how deep the Valentine’s Day divide can go.
Crumbling infrastructure, deteriorating municipalities, threaten property sector
Speaking to Independent Media Property recently, Neil Gopal, CEO of SAPOA (South African Property Owners Association), said despite recent positive trends in the property market, the ongoing issues at the municipal level threaten to possibly derail the commercial and industrial property sector’s recovery.
Say goodbye to the office glow-down: expert tips for a fresh look
Is your office air ruining your glow? Explore the truth behind the beauty pitfalls of corporate life and discover how to fight back against the dreaded ‘office glow-down’.
R632m new home for KZN Museum
The museum, which opened in 1904, is also home to the Centre of Scientific Research and has outgrown its current premises at 237 Jabu Ndlovu Street in Pietermaritzburg.
Four things businesses need to consider when they review their insurance
OPINION: Conduct a review of your insurance cover multiple times a year or when changes to the business warrant a re-look at your cover, writes Thabo Twalo.
Less than half of SA workers have returned to the office
And it turns out that hybrid work is surprisingly sticky amongst South African mid- to top-end earners.
Where to find the new Chatsworth Sassa offices
Sassa in KZN has announced their new office space for the community of Chatsworth and surrounding areas and it is close to the previous office.
Sip, sip hooray! tea privileges at car dealership no petty matter
The Motor Industry Staff Association stepped up and came to the rescue of employees whose dealer principal took away their privilege.
Office ghost towns can be transformed into student homes – it’s a win-win for all
Many offices were already being converted to residential properties before Covid. Now, investors are seeing opportunities in the conversion of unused offices into student accommodation.
SA businesses selling their premises due to unreliable water and electricity supplies
Almost a third of commercial property owners are selling due to financial pressure.
Homeowners must 'hang in there’ as interest rates remain high
Commercial property owners, particularly in the office sector, are also struggling in the current interest rate environment.
Is SA heading for a massive return to the office?
There will probably have to be a compromise between the needs of employers and those of employees.
South Africans may be forced to work in the office more
Trends in the US are seeing more workers returning to the office, and big firms are demanding it, but will South Africa follow suit?
Cape Town’s CBD’s latest skyscraper, the Spindle, will be ready in 2025
If you’ve got between R10. 8 million and R22. 5m burning a hole in your pocket and are thinking of making a property investment, then perhaps Cape Town’s newest mid-rise, the Spindle, may be for you.
eThekwini embarks on old buildings demolition campaign
Beside their being an eye sore, the municipality said that there has been a huge outcry from the business community and residents that these old buildings have become breeding ground for crime, and have become hide-outs for criminals.
Balwin’s 18-year project plan that is set to drive earnings
Balwin Properties, which lifted profit 20% to R437 million in the year to February 28, has a development pipeline that now spans 18 years consisting of up to 43 781 apartments across 26 projects.
Depressed or anxious at work? These 10 things must change
Companies can improve employees’ mental– and even physical, health by designing their workplaces differently. Here are some valuable ways to do this:
Salt River, Woodstock residents encouraged to help draft a local neighbourhood plan
The City is busy preparing its Local Spatial Development Framework, or neighbourhood plan, for Woodstock and Salt River, inclusive of University Estate and Walmer Estate and has urged residents to be involved in the crafting of the plan.
Cape Town CBD continues to attract new tenants despite work-from-home trend
Nearly 80% of 230 retailers surveyed by the CCID in the first quarter of this year indicated they were “satisfied” with current business conditions
Growthpoint produces solid interims as it takes cautious stance for year ahead
Looking ahead, Growthpoint said its diversified portfolio, strong balance sheet and stable hard currency dividend income streams position the company defensively for the rest of financial year 2023.
'I need some alone time at home, but my boyfriend refuses to leave’
Sharing a home can be claustrophobic if partners are always in each other’s faces, especially if both are working from home.
Load shedding: While SA battles darkness, some businesses see surge in trade
But not all that glitters is gold; nor is everything that looks bright really electrifying. Just because business is busier does not mean their bottom lines are shining.
‘I need some alone time at home; AITA for asking my boyfriend to go out?’
Sharing a home can be claustrophobic if partners are always in each other’s faces, especially if both are working from home.