Zimbali ruling goes contractor's way

The contractor responsible for the R350 million Fairmont Zimbali Hotel and Resort construction has won its legal battle with the owners of the five-star development. They now have to cough up R18m.

Posted at 09:35AM Aug 31, 2010 by Editor in Commercial  |  Comments[6]

Cape Town to act against invasive alien vegetation

It would cost R4 billion to bring under control by 2020 all the invasive alien species that are having a devastating impact on the Western Cape's unique natural heritage, say environmentalists.

Posted at 09:15AM Aug 31, 2010 by Editor in Cities and Towns  |  Comments[3]

Builders fight back as industry slows down

Cape Town's construction industry is caught in a post-World Cup slump, with several job losses and company closures.

Posted at 09:02AM Aug 31, 2010 by Editor in Market  | 

'NCA being used to redline buyers'

The rich in SA's property market are getting richer while the poor get poorer because of the way the National Credit Act (NCA) is being applied.

Posted at 08:59AM Aug 31, 2010 by Editor in Home Loans  |  Comments[2]

Delay looms for Malmesbury housing plan

The house being promised in a brochure circulating among poor people are unlikely to be built in the next few years.

Posted at 08:06AM Aug 31, 2010 by Editor in Residential  | 

Brand-new Limpopo town being built

The Limpopo Department of Local Government and Housing has held a sod-turning ceremony for a brand-new town that will be developed near Burgersfort.

Posted at 08:00AM Aug 31, 2010 by Editor in Cities and Towns  | 

Unique Bulk Petrochemical Distribution Facility to be auctioned

Auction Alliance will be taking to auction a unique bulk petrochemical distribution facility in Roodekop, Germiston, on September 15.

Posted at 07:01AM Aug 31, 2010 by Editor in Auctions  | 

'State control of housing delivery has been disastrous'

The news that the State's Special Investigatory Unit has arrested nearly 2 000 government officials, most employed in housing delivery, on charges of fraud, corroborates a statement made by himself earlier this year, says Paul Henry, MD of Rawson Developers.

Posted at 12:09PM Aug 30, 2010 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[4]

Fears for West Rand reserve may come to nought

Conservationists are closer to realising their dream of a pioneering urban wildlife reserve on the West Rand, but believe their vision may be threatened if plans for a development cutting through the heart of it gets the go-ahead.

Posted at 10:41AM Aug 30, 2010 by Editor in Cities and Towns  | 

Constantia and Bergvliet residents petition against levy

Residents of two southern suburbs will petition against the introduction of a Special Rating Area (SRA) in their neighbourhoods, saying the additional 30 percent levy on rates would impose a severe financial burden on them.

Posted at 10:26AM Aug 30, 2010 by Editor in Cities and Towns  |  Comments[2]