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As the institution tasked with upholding the Constitution of South Africa and protecting human rights and the rule of law, the judiciary should stand as a pillar of stability. Instead, it is buckling under the weight of dilapidated court infrastructure, chronic underfunding, and a lack of independence over key parts of administration such as security …
Youth Month is a time to honour the bold, the brave, and the brilliantly ambitious spirits that have shaped, and continue to shape, our country. If you’re looking for living proof that this generation of young South Africans isn’t here to play small, meet Bella Alexandras. At just 15 years old, Alexandras has already ticked off a …
The countdown is on for the prestigious 9th Africa Property Investment (API) Awards 2025, part of the highly anticipated API Summit themed “Growth Through Adventure” taking place on 18 and 19 September 2025 at The Westin Hotel, Cape Town.
The deadline for submissions has been extended to 30 June 2025, giving developers, consultants, suppliers, professional teams, and property owners across Africa an exciting opportunity to showcase their excellence in the continent's dynamic real estate sector.
Why enter the API Awards?
The API Awards are the continent's definitive recognition platform celebrating outstanding achievements in African real estate. Open to a wide range of participants —from developers and consultants to suppliers and property owners— the awards highlight innovation, sustainability, and impactful growth in the industry.
Judged by a distinguished panel of over 20 industry experts and thought leaders, the awards ensure impartiality and credibility, making being named a finalist or winner a coveted accolade that significantly boosts brand exposure and credibility. This year, the judges will evaluate submissions across three key categories: Development; Personnel; Service, Technology, and Innovation. These categories reflect the multifaceted nature of the real estate ecosystem.
Spotlight on 2024 winners: Success stories that inspire
The impact of winning an API Award is profound and far-reaching. Last year's winners have not only gained industry recognition but have leveraged their awards to accelerate growth, attract investment, and amplify their influence across Africa's property landscape.
AlleyRoads: Best Affordable Housing Development 2024
AlleyRoads, a South Africa-based developer, won the Best Affordable Housing Development award for their innovative Inkanyezi Village project in Katlehong, Gauteng. Ivan Pretorius, Founder and CEO of AlleyRoads, shared how the award has been transformative:
“Winning the Best Affordable Housing Development award has highlighted that AlleyRoads plays an important and instrumental role in affordable housing development across South Africa. It has attracted select investors to invest in our group and demonstrated our dedication to improving all aspects of affordable housing.”
Pretorius also emphasized the broader social impact of the Inkanyezi Village project that was recognised by the API Awards. Inkanyezi Village in Katlehong boasts 378 apartments that cater to lower-to-middle income households. The apartments are powered by solar panels and a battery system, ensuring supply of electricity even during load-shedding.
“The award raised significant awareness about affordable housing in Katlehong, particularly the innovative use of off-grid power systems. Traditionally a feature of high-end residential projects, off-grid power solutions designed for affordability have improved quality of life in the lower end of the affordable housing market,” says Pretorius.
This recognition has not only enhanced AlleyRoads' reputation but also underscored the potential for sustainable, affordable housing solutions across the continent.
REdimension Capital: Dealmakers of the Year 2024
REdimension Capital, led by Peter Clark and Matt Marshall, was honoured as Dealmakers of the Year for their outstanding deal-making prowess in the South African property investment market. REdimension Capital is a South Africa based investment firm that funds early-stage technology companies improving real estate through innovation and sustainability. The API accolade has had a tangible impact on REdimension Capital.
Says Clark and Marshall:
“Receiving the Dealmakers of the Year award was a meaningful milestone recognizing the significant work we have undertaken. It has enhanced our visibility and credibility within the property and venture investment ecosystem, reinforcing our position as a trusted partner for real estate stakeholders and technology founders.”
The pair says the award has also opened new doors for REdimension Capital, helping the company with its capital-raising efforts and expansion of strategic networks.
“Since receiving the award, we have executed additional deals, deepened our pipeline, and been able to provide credible support for our portfolio companies as they add scale. It has also helped strengthen our position as a leader in driving innovation in the built environment—something we are deeply committed to as we continue to bridge the gap between traditional real estate and the next generation of technology-enabled solutions.”
Submit Your Entry Today – Deadline Extended to 30 June 2025
The API Awards 2025 are your platform to showcase excellence and innovation in African real estate. Whether you are a developer pushing boundaries in sustainable housing, a consultant delivering cutting-edge solutions, or a supplier enabling transformative projects, your achievements deserve to be celebrated on the continent's biggest stage.
Don't miss this chance to join the ranks of Africa's most respected property leaders. Visit the official API Summit Awards page for detailed criteria and submission guidelines: https://apo-opa.co/45xWg1g
The API Summit is Africa's premier real estate investment event, bringing together industry leaders, investors, government officials, and innovators to explore opportunities and challenges shaping the continent's property market.
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The North-West University (NWU) is firmly positioning itself as a globally engaged, innovative university committed to excellence and societal relevance. Prime examples of how the strategic priorities of the NWU align with the quest for globally relevant, sustainable solutions are the establishment and proposed establishment of three future-fit academic schools: the Desmond Tutu School of …
Less than a month after Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced that his highly criticised Nasi Ispani employment recruitment initiative would be relaunched, more information on the initiative’s struggles to pay Expanded Public Works Programme workers has come to light. In 2024, more than 4,000 workers in Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s Nasi iSpani “Green Army” project …
GOOD Statement by Kaden Arguile,GOOD National Youth Chairperson 20 June 2025 The GOOD Party is calling for an urgent, independent investigation into the escalating violence at Walter Sisulu University (WSU), following the tragic murder of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Sinethemba Mpambane, who was reportedly gunned down at the institution’s entrance in Mthatha. This is the second fatal […]
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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) views the City of Cape Town’s decision to relocate residents from Salt River Bridge to the informal settlement known as Ghost Town, located at the Maitland Cemetery, as a symptom of the city’s failed spatial planning policy. The party supports the objections raised by the Kensington and Factreton Residents […]
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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the sentences handed down today by the Polokwane High Court to the three accused in the Nicci Jansen van Rensburg murder case. Nicci was murdered on his farm in Roedtan, Limpopo, on 7 October 2022. All three accused received life sentences along with additional sentences for conspiracy to […]
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JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA), in collaboration with Cricket Namibia, announces an exciting white-ball tour featuring the CSA Emerging Women’s Academy...
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It is time for the City of Cape Town to take over supplying electricity to certain areas in the Metropolitan from Eskom. The City of Cape Town currently supplies power to 75% of the Metro, while Eskom supplies the other 25% directly. The areas supplied by Eskom frequently suffer outages lasting anywhere from weeks to […]
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The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour has welcomed presentations on the 2025-2030 strategic plans, 2025/26 annual performance plans and budget estimates of the Department of Employment and Labour, Supported Employment Enterprises (SEE), Productivity South Africa (PSA), the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC).
The committee is of the view that more resources are needed to adequately fund the department and its entities. More resources are needed to increase the department's inspection and enforcement capacity, to fund SEE's procurement initiatives and the employment of persons living with disabilities in line with United Nations' conventions, to address the CCMA's case backlog, and to fund NEDLAC's mandate of facilitating national dialogue, among other things.
The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Boyce Maneli, said that the contribution of SEE, CCMA and NEDLAC to the country's economic growth cannot be overstated. “An inclusive growth of the economy requires that there be a harmonious work environment, and the CCMA is best placed as an arbiter. Greater participation of everyone in the economy [is also required], including persons living with disabilities, and SEE is best placed to facilitate that aspect; and continuous facilitation of national dialogue, which is a mandate of NEDLAC,” said Mr Maneli.
To this end, the committee has called on the department to provide in writing the various creative measures that will be implemented to cover budget shortfalls.
Mr Maneli said that while legislative review may be needed to motivate budget increases for some aspects, the committee will work within the current legislative framework around budget process to get possible increases through the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters process in future financial years.
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GOOD Statement by Grechard Petersen,GOOD Stellenbosch Municipality Councillor 20 June 2025 The GOOD Party has formally raised concerns about recent river maintenance works conducted by the Stellenbosch Municipality in the Dwarsriver, Pniel. The works, which involved an excavator extracting stones and sand from the riverbed to construct a buffer wall, were reportedly aimed at stabilising […]
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The funding crisis is forcing the BMA to adopt a “do more with less” approach, limiting its capacity to address border security challenges. The portfolio committee on Home Affairs has raised serious concerns about the continued underfunding of the Border Management Authority (BMA), warning that financial constraints are severely hampering the organisation’s ability to fulfil …
Rapist’s DNA has been linked to two open cases