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Hosted by Moneyweb's deputy editor Suren Naidoo, The Property Pod is South Africa's premier property investor podcast, with insights from industry executives. This podcast offers in-depth coverage of the South African property industry. The sectors covered include the commercial (office, retail and industrial/logistics) residential, and specialist sectors such as storage and healthcare. Each episode will cover industry developments, sector performance, trends as well as new policies/ laws affecting the sector from both local government and national government level. This podcast is published weekly.
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Marcel von Aulock, CEO of the JSE-listed hotels giant, does not mince his words about the woes at South Africa’s national tourism agency, but also talks about the group’s ambitious expansion plans and shares other industry insights. Podcast series on Moneyweb
Geri Flanagan, recently appointed director of business development at Bayan Group, based in Cape Town, tells us more about the group and its expansion plans locally, and regionally in Africa. Podcast series on Moneyweb
Chris du Toit, development manager at Collins Residential and project lead on the Club Med Resort, gives us an update and latest insights on the most significant resort project in SA since Sun City was built in the late 1970’s. Podcast series on Moneyweb
Nick Taylor, managing director of Nox Cape Town, shares insights on the booming luxury short-term rentals market along the Mother City’s iconic Atlantic Seaboard. He talks trends, challenges and expectations for the upcoming summer season. Podcast series on Moneyweb
‘We've been certified net-zero for measured emissions and not ‘modelled’, which means these buildings have been measured on actual carbon reduction in operational emissions over a 12-month period,’ says Ursula Mpakanyane, head of ESG at Redefine Properties, which has achieved a record nine net-zero ratings for its buildings. Podcast series on Moneyweb
The US fried chicken Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) giant occupies space in properties across SA, with over 1050 outlets in malls and CBD streets. Akhona Qengqe, GM of KFC Africa, shares real estate and franchising insights from the group. Podcast series on Moneyweb
‘Once they let you loose, as a female, you have the added benefit of your sixth sense and intuition,’ says industry stalwart and Group CEO of Joburg-based Excellerate Property Services, which employs over 25 000 staff in Africa, the Middle East, and the UK. Podcast series on Moneyweb
The newly appointed CEO of the South African Multifamily Residential Rental Association (Samrra) shares insights on a burgeoning subsector of the property market, which currently boasts assets locally of around R60bn. Podcast series on Moneyweb
Quintin Rossi, CEO of Cape Town-headquartered Spear Reit, shares latest insights on the JSE-listed group’s expansion. It is a relatively small real estate fund, but has been one of the most active on the acquisitions and capital raising front. Podcast series on Moneyweb
Cobus Oelofse, CEO of the chamber that represents industry and the tourism sector in Ballito and the broader region, says it is not just about high-profile developments like Zimbali Lakes and the Club Med SA resort, as the area boasts amongst the highest number of building plans approved of a “secondary city” in the country. Podcast series on Moneyweb
Seasoned independent listed-property analyst Keillen Ndlovu shares insights on the sector in the first six months of 2025, noting that despite market volatility, it is up from a total return perspective and ‘on average earnings have improved, as well as guidance’. Podcast series on Moneyweb
Sinenhlanhla Sithomo from Investec Life weighs in on buying versus renting in the current economic climate, saying ‘you pay either way’ – and highlighting what to be aware of. Podcast series on Moneyweb
Rating the precinct as one of SA’s most successful public-private partnership models, the CEO of the Cape Town trophy asset adds: ‘For both the PIC and Growthpoint, this is arguably their most successful investment in property.’ Podcast series on Moneyweb
Charles Thompson, the founder and MD of Devmco Group, says the broader mega mixed-use development zone north of Umhlanga, including across the M4 roadway, is still anticipated to realise around R50 billion in new development over a 20- to 25-year period, making it one of the fastest-developing property nodes in SA. Podcast series on Moneyweb
Karim Cheltout, senior vice president of development for the Middle East & Africa at the world's largest hotel group, shares insights on Marriott’s expansion plans on the continent, including into the safari or game lodges space. Podcast series on Moneyweb
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. Podcast series on Moneyweb
Grant Elliot, deputy chair of the Cape Town City Improvement District and chief operating officer of Thibault Investments, shares latest insights on the development scene in the Mother City, including the surge in mixed-use developments. Podcast series on Moneyweb
José Snyders, CEO of Liberty Two Degrees, says its hotels will be fully booked for the event, with the landmark Sandton Convention Centre hosting either the main leaders' summit or the parallel 'B20' conference for major corporates. Podcast series on Moneyweb
From retail to game reserves to luxury eco hotels, the Eastern Cape trailblazer and octogenarian shares insights on his life in South African conservation and tourism, which is also featured in a new book. Gardiner also shares his vision for tourism in one of SA’s poorest provinces. Podcast series on Moneyweb
Steve Brookes, CEO and founder of JSE-listed Balwin Properties, says plans are being finalised for a new 220-key Radisson Red hotel at Munyaka Waterfall. Plus, a hotel, hospital and community shopping centre are planned for its Mooikloof Mega City development in Tshwane. Podcast series on Moneyweb
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