New law no threat to Homeowners' Association rules
Even when it becomes law in October, the new Consumer Protection Act will not give homeowners in residential estates unlimited rights to do as they please without regard to the management and conduct rules of their homeowners' associations (HOAs).
[Read More]Posted at 10:48AM Mar 31, 2010 by Editor in Residential | Comments[3]
Cape Town threatens 'slum law' to close police barracks
The City of Cape Town has threatened to close the neglected police barracks in Kenilworth, despite it being owned by the National Department of Public Works.
[Read More]Posted at 10:33AM Mar 31, 2010 by Editor in Residential | Comments[2]
Dainfern residents allege 'capitalists exploited Mandela' for upmarket development
Nelson Mandela has been accused of allowing himself to be exploited by capitalists in the eviction of residents to make way for an upmarket residential complex.
[Read More]Posted at 10:29AM Mar 31, 2010 by Editor in Commercial | Comments[4]
Switching off makes huge difference
South Africans contributed 420 megawatts (MW) of electricity savings to the Earth Hour initiative.
[Read More]Posted at 10:16AM Mar 31, 2010 by Editor in Residential | Comments[2]
New Wits residences to accommodate 1000 extra students
Wits University today signed a loan agreement with Rand Merchant Bank that will fund the delivery of over 1000 new student beds by 2012, increasing Wits' residence capacity by close to 25%.
[Read More]Posted at 09:43AM Mar 31, 2010 by Editor in Residential | Comments[1]
Renewable energy, untapped resource
Switching to renewable energy would do more for South Africa than save fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions - it could employ thousands of people and economically revive poverty-stricken rural towns.
[Read More]Posted at 08:19AM Mar 31, 2010 by Editor in Residential |