MortgageMax Digest I 09 May2025
Dear Business Partners,
Welcome to your weekly roundup of newsworthy articles. Please share with your clients and developers so that they’re kept up to date with what’s happening in the market.
Your suggestions and comments are always welcome – we’d love to hear from you.
Enjoy!
The MortgageMax Team
Welcome to your weekly roundup of newsworthy articles. Please share with your clients and developers so that they’re kept up to date with what’s happening in the market.
Your suggestions and comments are always welcome – we’d love to hear from you.
Enjoy!
The MortgageMax Team
Eskom targets solar users with new fees
Solar users could soon face higher electricity bills as Eskom proposes new tariffs to offset reduced revenue from grid defection.
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Solar users could soon face higher electricity bills as Eskom proposes new tariffs to offset reduced revenue from grid defection.
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MEC Duma slams failed R4.6bn road project
After a multi-billion-rand road project collapsed, MEC Sipho Duma has criticised underperforming contractors and promised stronger oversight.
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After a multi-billion-rand road project collapsed, MEC Sipho Duma has criticised underperforming contractors and promised stronger oversight.
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Durban water crisis linked to tanker mafia
City officials in Durban report that water supply teams are being blocked by criminal networks controlling water tanker access.
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City officials in Durban report that water supply teams are being blocked by criminal networks controlling water tanker access.
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George Municipality battles developer over collapse
After a tragic building collapse, the George Municipality says it’s struggling to recover funds from the developer involved.
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After a tragic building collapse, the George Municipality says it’s struggling to recover funds from the developer involved.
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KZN warns contractors: Deliver or face blacklisting
The KZN Public Works MEC is taking a hard line on contractors who deliver poor work or abandon projects – promising blacklisting and legal action.
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KZN warns contractors: Deliver or face blacklisting
The KZN Public Works MEC is taking a hard line on contractors who deliver poor work or abandon projects – promising blacklisting and legal action.
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Joburg loses R313m in transport funding
The City of Johannesburg has forfeited a major Rea Vaya expansion grant due to delays and failure to spend allocated funds.
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Joburg loses R313m in transport funding
The City of Johannesburg has forfeited a major Rea Vaya expansion grant due to delays and failure to spend allocated funds.
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KZN to cut ties with road project delays
The KZN government says contractors stalling roadwork will be removed and replaced to prevent further public disruption.
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KZN to cut ties with road project delays
The KZN government says contractors stalling roadwork will be removed and replaced to prevent further public disruption.
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Good news for investors in South Africa
South African investors can breathe a little easier as positive policy shifts and stability bring renewed confidence.
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Good news for investors in South Africa
South African investors can breathe a little easier as positive policy shifts and stability bring renewed confidence.
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VIDEO: Joburg cracks down on unsafe buildings
The City of Johannesburg is taking action against abandoned and dangerous buildings, with enforcement now in full swing.
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VIDEO: Joburg cracks down on unsafe buildings
The City of Johannesburg is taking action against abandoned and dangerous buildings, with enforcement now in full swing.
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Housing allowance increase for public workers
The government has increased the housing allowance for public servants – a move aimed at supporting affordability.
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Housing allowance increase for public workers
The government has increased the housing allowance for public servants – a move aimed at supporting affordability.
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Stokvel savings hit R13.3bn – FNB
South Africans are saving more through stokvels than ever before, with deposits reaching a record R13.3 billion.
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South Africans are saving more through stokvels than ever before, with deposits reaching a record R13.3 billion.
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Joburg Deeds Office flooded after warnings ignored
Neglected maintenance has led to costly flooding at the Joburg Deeds Office, disrupting services and sparking criticism.
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Neglected maintenance has led to costly flooding at the Joburg Deeds Office, disrupting services and sparking criticism.
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