Property developers in Johannesburg have expressed frustration over delays in getting job-creating projects off the ground, blaming the city departments and municipal entities for holding up the approval processes.
The local economy bounced back in May 2022 after experiencing some moderation in the previous month, the latest figures in the monthly BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index (BETI) show.
While much has been said in the media regarding the lawful commercialisation of cannabis for recreational use, South Africa’s role as a global player in the medicinal cannabis market shouldn’t be underestimated, says legal firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr.
Sandton, historically known as Africa’s richest square mile, is set to see a fundamental shift in the coming years as old office buildings are turned into residential spaces.
A recent poll conducted by BusinessTech shows that driving into the office is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many of South Africa's workers.
The Road Freight Association has published an open letter to president Cyril Ramaphosa, calling for urgent intervention to end attacks on South Africa's trucking and road freight sector.
An executive member of the South African Reward Association reveals how South Africa's maternity leave legislation and policies compare to global standards as well as what the way forward is.
The future of office space has become a highly debated topic since the pandemic saw millions of workers worldwide set up their offices at home, says Growthpoint Properties, South Africa's largest domestic office landlord with 161 domestic properties.
Members of the property, investment and business sectors say a 24-hour work day in Johannesburg has the potential to unleash endless opportunities for efficiency, growth and employment in the city.
Growthpoint Properties, the largest domestic office landlord with 161 properties, says that key metrics for its retail and industrial portfolios are showing signs of improvement, but its office portfolio remains under pressure.
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