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Articles published in March 2011

 
New Vredehoek apartment block launch
01 Mar 2011
A new boutique development has been launched in Cape Town, Vredehoek with 12 apartments priced from R2.2 million.

What causes false security alarms?
01 Mar 2011
False alarms account for most signals received by security monitoring centres. Find out what the main causes are and how to avoid them.

A male’s guide to home décor
01 Mar 2011
Few men understand a woman's need to decorate but the notion is rather simple - see it as a sport and you can do wonders with your décor...

Survey, over 12 000 households visited
01 Mar 2011
The Income and Expenditure Survey 2010-11 being conducted by Statistics SA has reached the halfway stage, with 12,430 households visited.

Estate agency boss fired
01 Mar 2011
The CEO of the Estate Agency Affairs Board credited with launching a clean-up of the industry has lost her job, the board said on Tuesday.

Farm workers given salary rise
01 Mar 2011
The Department of Labour’s revised annual minimum wages represent a 4.5 percent salary increase for farm workers.

Only slight growth in property prices
01 Mar 2011
Residential property prices grew only slightly for February with an expected decline of around one percent for the year, according to FNB.

Slow growth in mortgage lending
01 Mar 2011
In January, the value of mortgage loans slowed further in year-on-year growth, from 4% in the previous month to 3.8%, according to latest figures.

The value of home owners insurance
01 Mar 2011
When buying property the bank will require that you take out a comprehensive insurance policy. Find out what this covers...

IDC to give R750m for farmer relief
02 Mar 2011
The Industrial Development Corporation is giving R750m to farmers affected by recent floods and drought with applications open until February 2012.

R500m shopping centre for Queenstown
02 Mar 2011
The new R500m regional shopping mall is to be developed on the N6 Cathcart Road in the Eastern Cape town of Queenstown.

Food quarter development for Ballito
02 Mar 2011
A centre featuring a piazza-style food quarter is being built in Ballito, KwaZulu Natal, adjacent to a new 800-seater conference venue.

Make your bed correctly
02 Mar 2011
Getting into a neatly made bed is more pleasant than climbing into a rumpled one. Learn how to make a bed correctly to ensure sweet dreams.

Foreign property – conditions are ripe
02 Mar 2011
The rand's strength, historically low international property prices and relaxed exchange controls make this a good time to invest overseas.

Property market remains muted
02 Mar 2011
The property market is expected to continue to reflect developments on macroeconomic, household sector and interest rate fronts, said Absa.

Real market value of a property?
02 Mar 2011
Determining the true market value of your property or of one you may be interested in buying is not as difficult as it seems. Get some tips...

B-BBEE targets for property industry
03 Mar 2011
The recently released Sector Code of Good Practice by the Property Sector Charter unveils bold new B-BBEE targets for the industry.

Aveng fined R128,9m for collusion
03 Mar 2011
Construction company Aveng will pay a fine of R128.9m relating to two cartels in the wire mesh and rebar business, the Competition Commission said.

Beware cancellation charges on bond
03 Mar 2011
When selling property make sure you inform the bank of your intention to cancel your home loan, otherwise you risk paying penalty charges.

F State service delivery must improve
03 Mar 2011
A number of mounting problems at municipal level in the Free State need attention for proper economic development to take place, the DA said.

Fired agency boss takes board to court
03 Mar 2011
The Estate Agency Affairs Board will no longer discuss the firing of its CEO as she is taking them to court, it said on Wednesday.

Township property best performer
03 Mar 2011
Property in more affordable metro areas, particularly former black townships, performed best in price growth in 2010, said FNB.

Legal checklist for buying property
03 Mar 2011
Buying a property may be the single biggest investment you make. To reduce the risk be aware of what to look out for before you sign...

Cape Town airport best in Africa
04 Mar 2011
Cape Town International Airport has been named the best airport in Africa and OR Tambo the third best by the Airports Council International.

Decorate a blank garden wall
04 Mar 2011
If you have dispelled the idea of growing unpredictable vines to cover a wall, think again. Espalier, the art of training plants, can control that.

Security affects property values
04 Mar 2011
Before buying a property you would do well to check how secure the neighbourhood actually is. Get some helpful pointers and follow this advice...

Bank accounts and sect. title schemes
04 Mar 2011
Handling a sectional title or homeowners’ association’s finances should always be as transparent as possible. Get an expert’s view...

Luxury property market struggling
04 Mar 2011
Housing activity in suburbs priced above R3m remains in the doldrums, reports from more than one property industry player show.

Latest bathroom tile trends
04 Mar 2011
If you are planning to remodel your bathroom, tiles should be your first choice of floor and wall covering. Find out what's new and in style...

EAAB widens investigation net
07 Mar 2011
Trade and Industry Minister, Rob Davies, confirms that several top estate agencies are to be investigated for the possible misuse of trust funds.

Gaddafi, shares in Michelangelo Hotel?
07 Mar 2011
Legacy Hotels has denied reports that Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi had any shares in the group or the Michelangelo Hotel in Sandton.

Hawks to arrest eThekwini officials
07 Mar 2011
Amid promises of action against corrupt housing officials, the Hawks will arrest eThekwini officials in connection with housing fraud.

Role of cities in housing development
07 Mar 2011
Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale has assigned new powers to several cities and district municipalities for building of human settlements.

Property prices remain low
07 Mar 2011
The year-on-year growth in average value of small, medium and large homes in the middle segment of the property market remained low...

Realcor adviser quits
07 Mar 2011
An advisor to Cape property syndication company Realcor has quit while plans to merge two property development companies have collapsed.

'Phenomenal growth' in solar market
07 Mar 2011
In line with global trends, SA is moving away from traditional water-heating methods such as geysers towards more energy-efficient alternatives.

Philanthropist wins court battle
08 Mar 2011
Residents at the Jimbos informal settlement in Philippi will not be forced to move off land that they have occupied for more than 25 years.

51% unhappy over service delivery
08 Mar 2011
Local elections will be held on18 May and political parties are promising to improve service delivery levels. But do these promises hold water?

Set up your home for entertaining
08 Mar 2011
When entertaining at home, be more concerned with the atmosphere created than the venue. Make entertaining guests a breeze with these tips...

Are landlords really that sympathetic?
08 Mar 2011
Many landlords have to deal with tenants who default on rental payments, while worrying about how to pay their bond on the property...

Bankrupt but R7m paid to consultants
08 Mar 2011
The Brits council, operating under administration, is paying large consultancy fees to independent consultants for advice.

Brokers forced to repay funds
08 Mar 2011
Financial brokers who advise people to participate in a property syndication scheme can be held liable for the losses incurred by these investors.

Mpumulanga lakeside lodge auction 22/3
08 Mar 2011
The lodge situated in the Lowveld, close to White River, Hazyview, Panorama Route and Kruger National Park will go on auction later this month.

Tenant rental payment activity stable
08 Mar 2011
Tenant rental payment behaviour remained ‘stable’ throughout 2010 with the low interest rate, limited credit and flat rental increases as factors.

Dealing with household emergencies
09 Mar 2011
A home emergency may strike unexpectedly and your response, or lack thereof, could determine how things work out in the end. Get some tips...

Shopping centre robberies drop 43%
09 Mar 2011
Shopping centres have been a favourite target for criminal gangs but major protection measures at malls have seen crime levels fall sharply.

Sharemax liquidation - investors lose?
09 Mar 2011
Troubled investors in Sharemax could lose millions of rands unless a Scheme of Arrangement is implemented to protect them.

Anatomy of a property bubble
09 Mar 2011
Property bubbles are strange things - if everyone wants to buy and build better property, why should this cause the prices and investments to crash?

DTI wants report on CEO’s firing
09 Mar 2011
The DTI has confirmed that it wants a detailed report on the circumstances that led to the sudden dismissal of the EAAB’s chief executive officer.

Sectional Titles Act amended
09 Mar 2011
The Sectional Titles Act has been 'extensively amended' with some important points particularly for developers and managing agents.

Sect. title: Working from home rules
09 Mar 2011
More people are working from their homes but is this actually allowed in a townhouse, complex or flat? Get an expert's view on the matter.

Ten tips for new property buyers
09 Mar 2011
When buying property for the first time most people will require home loans. Find out what you need to know before you apply ...

RE/MAX Gauteng scoop most awards
10 Mar 2011
For 2010 RE/MAX reported a 37% growth on registered sales compared to its 2009 figures, sold 18 new franchises and saw 558 new agents joining...

Coastal agents rewarded for hard work
10 Mar 2011
At various events held during February RE/MAX agents were recognised for their passion, leadership and sales results.

R500m police lease – report flawed?
10 Mar 2011
The Public Protector’s report on the R500m lease of new headquarters for the South African Police has been branded as 'shallow and superficial'...

Cut electricity CT residents warned
10 Mar 2011
As South Africa faces rolling blackouts over the winter season, Cape Town has called on its residents to cut consumption by at least 10% this year.

Allegations abound around Mapetla
10 Mar 2011
The EAAB has conceded that it responded to an onslaught in the media against it by former CEO Nomonde Mapetla by immediately dismissing her.

Joburg residents get billing discounts
10 Mar 2011
Johannesburg residents with long-standing queries on their accounts are to receive substantial discounts, if they meet certain requirements.

Moutse mounts ConCourt challenge
10 Mar 2011
With municipal elections looming, the constitutional court will consider whether plans to incorporate Moutse in Mpumalanga were legal and necessary.

Property auction laws change industry
10 Mar 2011
The new laws applicable to auction property will come into effect through the Consumer Protection Act on 1 April and are set to change the industry.

Shutters: Hot home trend
10 Mar 2011
Décor trends are about rethinking, recycling and renewing. Shutters today reflect this and can be used in a mutitude of ways for different effects.

Mapetla ruling due today
11 Mar 2011
The South Gauteng High Court’s Judge Lotter Wepener will rule this morning on whether the court has the jurisdiction to hear the Mapetla matter.

Confidence in building wanes
11 Mar 2011
Confidence in the building industry has fallen sharply and even material supplies have dropped because of a shortage of building work in SA.

Greening programme exceeds target
11 Mar 2011
The government's national greening programme has in the past three years reached and exceeded its million-trees-a-year target.

Fewer flats stand empty
11 Mar 2011
Buy-to-let property investors finally have something to cheer about, with latest data pointing to an improved outlook for residential rental growth.

Would you become an estate agent?
11 Mar 2011
Paddy says that while talking of a ‘clean-up’ the industry should be setting up apprenticeship programmes to attract and nurture new talent.

Property rentals – what about pets?
11 Mar 2011
Many landlords stipulate their rental property is not suitable for pets as the perceived risk of damage seems too high. But there are remedies...

Should you renovate your home?
11 Mar 2011
There are a number of things to consider before deciding to renovate your home, not least of all whether or not it will prove a wise investment.

Agency boss loses High Court case
14 Mar 2011
In a ruling on Friday the Judge refused to grant axed EAAB chief executive Nomonde Mapetla urgent access to the South Gauteng High Court.

Inner Jozi gets R780m boost
14 Mar 2011
A new hotel, offices, loft apartments, retail space and fitness centre will be part of two mixed-use developments in Newtown, Johannesburg.

Land commissioners leave en masse
14 Mar 2011
SA has only only one land claims commissioner left after the others resigned in a dispute over pay levels that reduced salaries to R840k a year.

Just 6% of estate agents are black
14 Mar 2011
Illegal agents, few black agencies and a surge in the number of complaints from consumers are just are some of the problems facing the EAAB.

Buying property: Check for defects
14 Mar 2011
While the Voetstoots clause and new Consumer Protection Act may offer some protection when buying property, rather spot the dangers before signing.

Creating wall murals
14 Mar 2011
Personal wall murals are easy to create, providing the perfect opportunity for using leftover paint. Dramatise your space with this DIY mural guide.

Fancy owning a boutique wine farm?
14 Mar 2011
A boutique wine farm with a magnificent modern Cape Dutch manor house has come on to the market in Franschhoek, Western Cape at R28,5m.

Property deals - restraints
15 Mar 2011
In a consent order published by the Competition Tribunal, Liberty Group agreed to pay an administrative penalty of just more than R18m.

Payment arrears – act immediately
15 Mar 2011
March is Consumer Rights Month and the NCR is running a campaign to inform consumers of their rights and obligations when using credit.

Try a walking tour of Hillbrow?
15 Mar 2011
Many people regard Hillbrow as a no-go area but there are monthly walking tours through the suburb that show another side of life in the city.

Tough action against scamsters
15 Mar 2011
Property syndication schemes flout some laws but the Financial Services Ombud has warned other professionals to be wary when promoting syndications.

Occupational rent – are you covered?
15 Mar 2011
Reading the fine print and ensuring every eventuality is covered in the agreement is one of the most crucial aspects of buying or selling property.

Army barracks in Durban to go
16 Mar 2011
After much public comment, the Army Barracks at Natal Command will be demolished so that a new road can be completed before the end of June.

Banks warned by FSB
16 Mar 2011
While millions can’t afford to run a bank account, the FSB insists that banks must change the way they deal with all customers, rich and poor.

Farmworkers may be shareholders
16 Mar 2011
As SA’s land reform policies get bogged down in red tape, another option is now open to sharing farming profits between workers and farm owners.

Want a bargain? Try Soweto
16 Mar 2011
The Soweto housing market is growing as more people sell their expensive northern suburbs homes and buy themselves a bargain in Soweto instead.

Rural market is focus for Iliad
16 Mar 2011
Material suppliers have been hard-pressed to make profits in a market where the renovations business in urban areas seems to have slowed markedly.

Cable theft blackout in Tshwane
16 Mar 2011
Parts of the Tshwane CBD continue to experience power blackouts due to cable theft, as technical teams are now working non-stop to restore power.

R100-million tender fraud alleged
16 Mar 2011
As South African municipalities battle to provide services, a Madibeng employee is facing a court hearing in connection with a R100-million fraud.

R524bn spent at centres each year
17 Mar 2011
While the scope for new shopping malls may be limited there is still plenty of room for smaller, convenience shopping centres in SA’s suburbs.

Identify a household pest situation
17 Mar 2011
Pests can make your skin crawl but it’s important to identify the culprit and follow protective measures to reduce further creepy crawly sightings.

Bedfordview retail collusion
17 Mar 2011
The Competition Commission referred a case of collusion in the retail property market in Bedfordview to the Competition Tribunal for adjudication.

Shebeen - house forfeited to state
17 Mar 2011
Having been raided 52 times by police the High Court forced a couple to forfeit their house so that their shebeen could be permanently closed.

Cape Town passes development buck
17 Mar 2011
A huge public outcry over a development in Durbanville appears to have led to Cape Town’s decision to ask the province to rule on the new project.

Commercial property gap growing
17 Mar 2011
Commercial property has held up well but investors are focusing on safer bets in good positions such as Sandton, Tyger Valley or Umhlanga Ridge.

More demand, but more homes on market
17 Mar 2011
A rise in demand for residential property appears to be matched by a rise in supply of homes, a survey of estate agents showed.

Illegal connections, child badly hurt
18 Mar 2011
The community in Makhaza admits that illegal electricity connections have injured children but insists the city or Eskom must give them electricity.

eThekwini - forensic investigation
18 Mar 2011
With widespread reports of fraud and maladministration, the MEC for Co-operative Governance is determined to get to the bottom of these allegations.

Higher-density residential building up
18 Mar 2011
It will take some time for the new housing market to improve, but higher-density residential developments look to be the future of housing in SA.

JHC gets R300m for housing
18 Mar 2011
The JHC borrowed R300m for new rental stock in Johannesburg inner city, while more than R24m has been spent on fixing up the Premier’s home.

Property awards with a twist
18 Mar 2011
Property group Fine & Country South Africa recently hosted an industry awards ceremony in recognition of its top performers.

Replacing wood with Resysta
18 Mar 2011
Dubbed Resysta, the new wooden material retains the integral look and feel of natural wood, but without requiring the felling of a single tree.

Real value of building plans improves
18 Mar 2011
The real value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities increased by 36% year on year in January, according to latest figures.

Listed property returns weaken
18 Mar 2011
Investors are no longer coining it from listed property stocks, with share prices in the JSE’s R120bn real estate sector coming under pressure.

Rubberise your home
18 Mar 2011
Rubber carpet tiles are the new DIY-friendly and durable floor application, available in various colours to suit your style and sense of fun.

Water price to almost double?
22 Mar 2011
Water is a scarce commodity in South Africa and with a collapsing infrastructure it means that wastage makes water even more expensive.

Maroela House now a VIP medical home
22 Mar 2011
Having treated dignitaries and international politicians from a caravan since 2006, Bryntirion Estate is due to get a new hospital inside its walls.

Property prices down, home loans up
22 Mar 2011
Although the property market remains tough, there are signs of improvement with more home loans approved and more people buying for the first time.

Senior officials subpoenaed by council
22 Mar 2011
Joburg residents can complain until they’re blue in the face but service delivery won’t improve until officials start to take their jobs seriously.

Land reform fails again
22 Mar 2011
Instead of earning R1m a year land claims commissioners will now be earning just R840k. Paddy questions how they have performed on the job?

Own a castle on the bay
23 Mar 2011
Ever dreamed of living in a castle? This stone castle with views of the bay in the West Coast town of Saldanha is on the market for R7,6m.

Money to blow, give it to Public Works
23 Mar 2011
Dodgy lease agreements worth R500m, a new guest house costing R92m and R192m for fixing another home – the PWD has a lot to answer for.

Table View - waste of valuable coast
23 Mar 2011
Poor planning, busy roads and parking lots hamper Table View’s potential but this may soon change if council accepts new guidelines for the suburb.

Instant décor changes
23 Mar 2011
The least costly way to redecorate is to rearrange what you already have. 'A change is as good as a holiday' so liven up your interiors...

New residential home loans still low
23 Mar 2011
The January leading indicator resumed its declining trend, suggesting the increase in residential mortgages in December may have been short-lived.

Property market is stable, not rosy
23 Mar 2011
Indicators from the Reserve Bank, and three of the major banks show that while the property market is stable, the good times are still a way off.

Clay bricks offer many benefits
23 Mar 2011
Not only are clay bricks a versatile, durable and cost-effective building material, they are also noise-retardant and aesthetically pleasing...

Natural born wooden interiors
24 Mar 2011
Wood is the new 'it' word for décor. Valued for its natural tones and markings, it is being used everywhere in the home and for good reason too...

Joburg fails to spend almost R2bn
24 Mar 2011
While residents complain about the state of Joburg’s roads, the reality is that the council has just not spent the money allocated to improve them.

CPA, sole mandates can be cancelled
24 Mar 2011
Sole mandates are an essential part of selling homes, but sellers must be told they have five working days to cancel a sole mandate.

'Switch off' this Earth Hour
24 Mar 2011
On 26 March Earth Hour organiser, the World Wildlife Fund, is hoping to break a record - but they need your help by signing up and switching off...

Clarens - homes for under R2m
24 Mar 2011
For many people Clarens is an ideal retreat offering a healthy, slow-paced lifestyle with a range of sandstone homes at affordable prices.

Home loans pricing more conservative
24 Mar 2011
For those buying property lending requirements may have relaxed over the past 18 months but don’t expect home loans to be more competitively priced.

Joburg goes after litter bugs
24 Mar 2011
The City of Johannesburg is getting tough on illegal dumpers, as it goes all out in its campaign to clean up the Joburg's streets.

Western Cape property most attractive
24 Mar 2011
The Western Cape was the only province to have more people buying property than selling property in 2010, according to FNB.

Buying versus renting property
24 Mar 2011
In a depressed market, many people ask themselves whether it is more financially prudent to buy their own home or to rent one instead.

Interest rates remain unchanged
24 Mar 2011
The decision to keep the interest rate unchanged at 9% comes as no surprise and offers a continued respite for homeowners.

What solutions for SA’s land woes?
25 Mar 2011
Paddy says people want land and they don’t seem to care how they get it, they just want it. So what can be done to solve the problem?

Erinvale comes of (expensive) age
25 Mar 2011
The estate outside Somerset West is now fully developed and Erinvale property is selling at R3m for entry-level homes up to more that R40m.

Housing stock for Jozi and Cape Town
25 Mar 2011
Government and municipal plans see the Jozi city centre being transformed and happy residents moving into new homes in Brooklyn, Cape Town.

Auctions aplenty in the next few weeks
25 Mar 2011
You have a choice of the luxury or the mundane as batch of properties –go on auction during the next couple of weeks. It’s worth having a look.

Consolidation and a lick of paint
25 Mar 2011
Gauteng wants to reduce the number of municipalities in the province and, at the same time, clean up the old towns and cities with a lick of paint.

Bonds not going up this month or next
25 Mar 2011
Heavily indebted South Africans will be delighted to know that the instalment sales and bonds rates will remain unchanged for the next few months.

Snag in case against Joburg Council
28 Mar 2011
Joburg resident Linus Muller must prove other people have not had a response from the council so his legal case against Amos Masondo can continue.

Pay the attorney your deposit
28 Mar 2011
With the recent brouhaha over Wendy Machanik Properties, legal experts advise that deposits be paid to conveyancing attorneys and not estate agents.

CPA: A different kettle of fish
28 Mar 2011
If you buy a kettle and it breaks after six months, you will have the right to demand your money back. But there are certain implications…

Officials to euthanise baboon mugger
28 Mar 2011
The infamous Cape Town baboon ‘Fred’ known for burgling cars and mugging tourists at scenic look-outs has been captured by conservation officials.

Squatters threaten royal wedding view
28 Mar 2011
A group of protesters and homeless people are squatting opposite Westminster Abbey and refuse to move for the Royal Wedding in April.

High-priced homes take longer to sell
28 Mar 2011
Upper income properties with an average price of R2 million were taking much longer to sell in the first quarter of 2011.

Western Cape has the best confidence
28 Mar 2011
Confidence levels in the Western Cape over the past 2.5 years have remained highest relative to other provinces, according to FNB’s monitor.

Keep interest rates low
28 Mar 2011
Decisions by the Monetary Policy Committee to keep the repo rate unchanged was welcomed against a backdrop of price hikes says Dr Andrew Golding.

Financial vulnerability still high
29 Mar 2011
The still high level of household indebtedness leaves home owners vulnerable to expected mild interest rate hiking later this year.

Joint ownership an option
29 Mar 2011
With average house prices now more than R800k, the option of buying a property in partnership with someone else is becoming a reality.

Consumer rights taken up a notch
29 Mar 2011
South African consumers are now benefiting from increased levels of protection against suppliers, CPF has now made March ‘Consumer Rights Month’.

Sharemax woes not yet over
29 Mar 2011
A forensic investigator claims that a compromise is trying to legalise an illegal act and won’t resolve problems facing investors in the scheme.

Order to demolish holiday home
29 Mar 2011
Strong environmental legislation has been used to force a property owner at Die Punt to demolish a house that was built inside the high-water mark.

New method for recycling tyres
29 Mar 2011
Recycling tyres can be dangerous, but the new method not only preserves a clean and safe environment, but also creates employment in SA.

Recovery in commercial property
30 Mar 2011
For the first time in eight years South Africa’s investment returns were not the highest in 23 markets measured around the world.

Arrears for two years must be paid
30 Mar 2011
A Western Cape court has ruled that sellers need only pay arrear rates for the previous two years even if the council is owed more than that.

SA needs culture of saving
30 Mar 2011
Economic growth is likely to be hampered in South Africa unless a people start saving more and spending less according to a Momentum economist.

A new Sandton for KZN
30 Mar 2011
Is Umhlanga Ridge likely to become a new Sandton as more and more businesses leave Durban for the sedate village life of this growing borough?

Student flats – elderly complain
30 Mar 2011
A group of elderly people are furious that eThekwini municipality allowed a block of student flats to be built in an area where older people live

Prevent DIY accidents
30 Mar 2011
Don’t be a victim of DIY - plan your home improvements properly and ensure a finished project without the blood and tears. Here’s where to start…

Banks keep strict lending rates
31 Mar 2011
Banks are sticking to their tough lending criteria and this is reflected in the fact that mortgage advances actually declined in February this year.

Nedbank’s R24m injection in Roodepoort
31 Mar 2011
A new affordable housing development will offer a range of housing packages to buyers who can spend between R375k and R600k on a home.

Regional shopping centres pressured
31 Mar 2011
Despite higher levels of retail spending, regional shopping centres are under pressure from rising capitalisation rates and falling market values.

Germiston hospital delays opening
31 Mar 2011
A new hospital in Germiston, Gauteng is still not ready to be opened, despite promises that it would be completed by October last year.

Greek-style bathroom makeovers
31 Mar 2011
Contemporary blue bathrooms are reminiscent of exotic places and will inspire the traveller in you. Get some great ideas for a bathroom makeover!

Western Cape spends R2,1bn on housing
31 Mar 2011
Amid threats that its grant would be withdrawn, the Western Cape has managed to spend its entire housing allocation within the financial year.

Lonehill auction called off
31 Mar 2011
A last minute deal has prevented the auction of Lonehill and Bel Air shopping centres from going ahead. The centres were valued at R700m.

Taxpayers robbed by corrupt officials
31 Mar 2011
Housing projects, the police, Public Works and even Arts and Culture stand accused of widespread corruption that has robbed taxpayers of billions.

How to select the best dishwasher
31 Mar 2011
In view of the convenience they bring, dishwashers are one of the most desirable appliances to own. Get tips on how to select the right model...

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