
Abandoned building in South Africa’s richest city now a student housing development
A previously abandoned and hijacked Johannesburg CBD building has been redeveloped into a fully let, affordable student accommodation complex.
SUNDAY, 26 APRIL 2026, 12:33

A previously abandoned and hijacked Johannesburg CBD building has been redeveloped into a fully let, affordable student accommodation complex.

It is a really bad idea for a number of reasons. It can damage infrastructure, result in inequitable access to water and contamination of the water supply

South African Tourism has appointed a new marketing agency to drive long-haul travel from two massive expat destinations.

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The Chair, held by Professor Prinola Govenden, will focus on addressing digital inclusion, cultural representation and equitable access to knowledge in Africa’s rapidly evolving digital environment

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The Public Investment Corporation charges very low management fees, which ensures that a greater share of investment returns go to its members, government employees.

The City of Cape Town has proposed new amendments to its Rates Policy, including a letting bylaw aimed at the city’s booming short-term rental market.

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said the Iran war’s impact on oil prices has validated wariness over inflation, without giving a clear signal on what that means for interest rates.

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