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Vukile acquires Pan Africa Shopping Centre and its future extension in a milestone R669 million transaction

Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE) has expanded its significant investment in South African township, rural and commuter shopping centres with its agreement to acquire the landmark Pan Africa Shopping Centre in Alexandra Township in Johannesburg, Gauteng, as well as the ass...

29 July 2022

GCR upgrades Vukile’s issuer rating to AA(za)

Vukile Property Fund’s (JSE: VKE) international diversification, proven portfolio strength and proactive balance sheet management have contributed to GCR Ratings upgrading Vukile’s national scale long-term issuer rating to AA(za) and affirming its national scale short-te...

27 July 2022

Atterbury completes sustainable new HQ for Rubicon at Richmond Park

Leading property investor and developer Atterbury has completed an innovative new facility for sustainable technology company Rubicon at Richmond Park in Cape Town.

27 July 2022

Sponsorship renewal a boost for squash in SOUTH AFRICA - Growthpoint Properties helps to create exposure for all levels

Squash in South Africa has received a major boost with the announcement that Growthpoint Properties has renewed its sponsorship of the sport for a further year.

20 July 2022

Emira proposes acquiring Transcend’s entire share issue with a firm offer

Emira Property Fund (JSE: EMI) has proposed a general offer to Transcend Residential Property Fund shareholders to acquire all the shares in Transcend that Emira doesn’t already own.

13 July 2022

Sakina Nosarka is the new President of South Africa’s shopping centre council

Sakina Nosarka has been appointed President of the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC), bringing over two decades of hands-on experience in the property sector to the role.

4 July 2022

Vukile’s Castellana Properties wins three major awards from the Spanish Shopping Centre Association

Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE), the specialist retail REIT invested in South Africa and Spain, has congratulated its Madrid-listed subsidiary, Castellana Properties, for winning two awards and one honourable mention at the closing ceremony of the Spanish Shopping Centre...

20 June 2022

New mixed-use residential neighbourhood Barlow Park to break ground in June 2022

Barlow Park is set to become Sandton’s brand-new residential neighbourhood, providing much-sought-after affordable, top-quality housing right on the doorstep of South Africa’s commercial capital, Sandton Central.

2 June 2022

Fluxmans signs with Growthpoint for Illovo Corner offices

Leading South African law firm Fluxmans has signed a long lease with Growthpoint Properties (JSE: GRT) for a 4,600sqm office in Illovo Corner, Illovo Boulevard, Johannesburg.

1 June 2022

GBCSA relocates to Growthpoint’s River Park offices in Cape Town

Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) is moving to new green offices in Cape Town at Growthpoint Properties’ River Park, Mowbray, from 1 June 2022. The GBCSA has taken a three-year lease over some 330sqm of space at the recently refurbished multitenant office build...

25 May 2022