What happened, and who moved.

WINK Aparthotels announces expansion into Johannesburg's Rosebank neighbourhood with a new property opening.
South Africa faces a mounting housing backlog of 3 million units, exacerbated by recent court rulings affecting the sector.
Property Wheel reports that first-time homebuyers accounted for 48% of home loans originated by Ooba during the first quarter of 2026.
Property development firm completes build-to-suit headquarters, warehouse and workshop facility for Dhollandia in the Meadowdale industrial area.
South Africa's retail property sector, encompassing over 23 million square metres of shopping centre space, remains highly active in investment trading among private investors and REITs.
Growthpoint Properties commences construction of Tecoma Park logistics facility in Cornubia as part of its local logistics real estate strategy.

Growthpoint Properties has commenced construction on Tecoma Park in Cornubia as part of its logistics portfolio expansion strategy.

Rosebank Mall in South Africa announced a new tenant addition to its retail and lifestyle offering.
166 sectional title units in the Parktonian Hotel, a landmark property in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, were offered for auction.

An auction of 166 sectional title units within the landmark Parktonian Hotel in Johannesburg's Braamfontein district.

A new residential development in Johannesburg's CBD demonstrates sustainable design and affordable housing principles.

Brief market observation on strong demand for luxury residential properties amid broader South African real estate sector activity.

Growthpoint and Feenstra have developed Noka Park, a Grade A logistics and industrial property in Gauteng, establishing new benchmarks for the sector.

South African residential developer Balwin reports strong financial performance for the six-month period ended 31 August 2025, reflecting broader market recovery.

A major retail property in South Africa earned a significant green building certification, marking a global sustainability milestone for the asset.

A major African retail property has earned an advanced sustainability certification, marking a significant milestone in green building standards for the region.

Balwin's head office building has received the highest as-built green certification rating among commercial properties in South Africa, highlighting sustainability achievement in the market.

A mixed-use redevelopment of Parkdene Boulevard Shopping Centre in Boksburg is reported to support the growth of the local commercial node.

Attacq and Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking completed dual green building certifications (EDGE and Green Star) for the Nexus commercial property, marking a sustainability milestone in South Africa.
Putprop sold its 50% stake in Mamelodi Square retail centre (R148m) and the Dobsonville industrial property (R20m) to co-owner Exemplar REITail for R168 million total, bringing Exemplar to full ownership of Mamelodi Square.
Growthpoint Healthcare agreed to acquire Auria Senior Living -- four senior living communities across Johannesburg and Cape Town housing 900+ residents -- for R2.4 billion, subject to regulatory approval, taking its healthcare AUM to ~R6.2 billion.

Exemplar REITail agreed to acquire 100% of Vosloorus Crossing, a 10,323 sqm retail centre (plus an on-site solar power operation) in Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg, for R177 million -- adjacent to Exemplar's flagship Chris Hani Crossing Mall -- subject to (and since cleared unconditionally by) South Africa's Competition Commission.