MortgageMax Digest I 20 June 2025
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
Certifying unemployment – SA’s construction training machine perfects the art of producing jobless graduates
The problem isn’t just a gap between training and employment. The problem is that the system seems to have institutionalised that gap, as if the mere act of issuing certificates is a form of empowerment.
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The problem isn’t just a gap between training and employment. The problem is that the system seems to have institutionalised that gap, as if the mere act of issuing certificates is a form of empowerment.
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Muizenberg beachfront upgrades: Parking areas may reopen soon
If all current upgrades go as planned, the parking area on the beach side, in front of the Muizenberg Civic Centre, will be open to the public by 1 August 2025.
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If all current upgrades go as planned, the parking area on the beach side, in front of the Muizenberg Civic Centre, will be open to the public by 1 August 2025.
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These are areas where Joburg roads agency will spend its budget
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has stated where it intends spending a capital injection of R2.8bn over the next three financial years, kicking off with R912.8m for this financial year.
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The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has stated where it intends spending a capital injection of R2.8bn over the next three financial years, kicking off with R912.8m for this financial year.
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Cape Town’s trendiest street transformed into a cyclist’s paradise
Bree Street, famous for its vibrant restaurants, boutiques and urban energy, now reflects the City’s commitment to modern mobility after receiving an upgraded cycling lane.
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Bree Street, famous for its vibrant restaurants, boutiques and urban energy, now reflects the City’s commitment to modern mobility after receiving an upgraded cycling lane.
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Economy This Week: Fed’s rate decision may pack some drama
The Fed might leave interest rates unchanged. President Trump won’t like the central bank’s judgement.
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Economy This Week: Fed’s rate decision may pack some drama
The Fed might leave interest rates unchanged. President Trump won’t like the central bank’s judgement.
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Residents of Joburg suburb raise funds to fence off park
Blairgowrie residents have raised half a million rand to build a fence around a local park.
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Residents of Joburg suburb raise funds to fence off park
Blairgowrie residents have raised half a million rand to build a fence around a local park.
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Residents object to new cell tower in Sea Point
The City of Cape Town considers the lease of municipal-owned property to facilitate telecommunication infrastructure, drawing significant objection from residents.
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Residents object to new cell tower in Sea Point
The City of Cape Town considers the lease of municipal-owned property to facilitate telecommunication infrastructure, drawing significant objection from residents.
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Stronger SA office property market expected – FNB
John Loos, senior economist at FNB Commercial Property Finance, shares insights on what’s behind the better expectations for the office property sector over the next few years.
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Stronger SA office property market expected – FNB
John Loos, senior economist at FNB Commercial Property Finance, shares insights on what’s behind the better expectations for the office property sector over the next few years.
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The criminal mafia being paid every month by South African taxpayers
Mafia-style corruption syndicates have infiltrated various levels of government to create ‘ghost workers’ who receive monthly salaries funded by South African taxpayers.
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The criminal mafia being paid every month by South African taxpayers
Mafia-style corruption syndicates have infiltrated various levels of government to create ‘ghost workers’ who receive monthly salaries funded by South African taxpayers.
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Delta offloads noncore Braamfontein asset to cut debt
Delta Property Fund will sell its property at 101 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, for R25m cash as it disposes of noncore assets and reduces debt.
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Delta offloads noncore Braamfontein asset to cut debt
Delta Property Fund will sell its property at 101 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, for R25m cash as it disposes of noncore assets and reduces debt.
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SARS going after one of South Africa’s major petrol station owners for R2.7 billion
One of South Africa’s biggest fuel companies, Astron Energy, is going to court to challenge a R2.7 billion tax assessment from the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
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One of South Africa’s biggest fuel companies, Astron Energy, is going to court to challenge a R2.7 billion tax assessment from the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
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New electricity crisis affecting millions of households in South Africa
South Africa is facing a new electricity crisis, stemming from municipal mismanagement of the country’s distribution network, which threatens the gains made in keeping load-shedding at bay.
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South Africa is facing a new electricity crisis, stemming from municipal mismanagement of the country’s distribution network, which threatens the gains made in keeping load-shedding at bay.
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Foreigners spent over R1 billion to live in one South African city
International buyers have spent over R1 billion buying properties across the City of Cape Town. The surge in international buyers shows a marked increase from previous years and reflects sustained confidence in the city’s real estate market.
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International buyers have spent over R1 billion buying properties across the City of Cape Town. The surge in international buyers shows a marked increase from previous years and reflects sustained confidence in the city’s real estate market.
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