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SAPOA raises whopping R40m bursary fund
The South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) last month announced at its annual International Convention and Property Exhibition, that it had raised R40 million for its bursary fund to support young people planning real estate studies. ... Full story
SAPOA President Michael Deighton sets goals for year ahead
South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) president Michael Deighton is a qualified civil engineer whose vision has contributed to changing Umhlanga Ridge Town Centre in KwaZulu-Natal.
The 2015 ‘Oscars of South African Property Journalism Awards’ announced
The 2015 South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) Property Journalism Award recipients were announced on Wednesday at the Annual SAPOA International Convention and Property Exhibition in Durban — sponsored by JHI Properties.
SA’s 2015 Top Awards for Property Developments announced
The prestigious 2015 South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) Innovative Excellence in Property Development Awards were announced yesterday at the Annual SAPOA International Convention and Property Exhibition in Durban.
SAPOA adds weight to stop Xenophobic attacks
The South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) has spoken out against the recent spate of xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals.
Quake damaged buildings as tremors rock South Africa
An earthquake shook buildings in South Africa’s biggest cities and most populous province on Tuesday, claimimg at least one life in a mining town of Orkney in the country’s North West province.
Industry leader, Neil Gopal takes reins at BOMA International
The appointment of Neil Gopal to chair the International Region Council (IRC) of the US-based Building Owners’ and Managers’ Association (BOMA) is a significant step in bolstering South Africa's commercial property industry on a global platform.
SAPOA gets its third female President
The South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) has demolished industry stereotypes and appointed its third female President, Amelia Beattie, to lead the commercial property representative body.
2014 SA's top Property Journalists honoured by SAPOA
SAPOA sewed up the 2014 Property Journalism of the Year Awards today at its 46th Annual International Convention and Property Exhibition in Cape Town, as the commercial property sector honoured and recognised the dedicated and professional members of the media who have contributed immensely to the industry.
SAPOA Annual Property Journalism Awards to Take Place next month
South African Property journalists, media web portals and print magazines lead the pack of nominees heading into next month's coveted annual SAPOA Property Journalism Awards taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Buildings and Cities Innovation in the spotlight at MIPIM 2014
Marché International des Professionels d’Immobilier (MIPIM), the world’s property market event, brings together the most influential players from all international property sectors – office, residential, retail, healthcare, logistics and industrial.
Nelson Mandela’s Death, A Long Walk to Freedom
Loved and lauded globally, the late Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president who died on 5 December 2013, has touched the lives of millions in his Long Walk to Freedom.
Stars shine at the 2013 Women’s Property Network (WPN) Awards
Women represent only 15% of the South African property industry workforce and 1% in Executive directorship, a balance still to be redressed.
Green Building Council SA honours 2013 green building innovators
Leaders in green design and innovation were honoured and recognised at the 6th annual 2013 Green Building Council of South Africa Convention and Exhibition which took place at the CTICC from 16 – 18 October.
Best of the Best in SA Shopping Centres revealed
SA's status in the rapidly evolving shopping mall design and development environment has been further underlined by a set of retail awards announced at the 17th Congress of the SACSC held in Sandton last month.
