The Property Pod

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.

Tricolt’s high-rise apartment ambitions, from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Tim Kloeck, founder of the Houghton-headquartered luxury residential developer, says while his group is expanding to the Cape, ‘Joburg has always been the commercial heartbeat of the country’. With increased positivity in the market, Tricolt is betting big on Gauteng. Podcast series on Moneyweb

12-08
22:18

Chair’s conversation: Nigel Payne talks corporate governance, exec pay and municipal service

Payne chairs the boards of two JSE-listed companies that are top performers in their sectors – Vukile Property Fund and Mr Price Group. In a frank 30-minute interview, he shares his views on hot-button issues, what makes corporates successful, and what’s holding SA back. Podcast series on Moneyweb

12-01
29:40

The man with Cape Town’s dream job

He has big shoes to fill with the imminent departure of David Green, long-time CEO of the V&A Waterfront. But Graham Wood, CEO designate of the Mother City’s and one of Africa’s most iconic properties and tourist attractions, believes he is up for the challenge and its next phases of growth. Podcast series on Moneyweb

11-24
18:58

‘We're bullish on Gauteng’ – Dipula Properties’ boss Izak Petersen

CEO of the JSE-listed majority black-owned and managed real estate counter is more positive about SA’s economic hub – home to SA’s biggest population, biggest retail property market, and most of the group’s assets. Podcast series on Moneyweb

11-17
21:43

Sanlam sees opportunities in affordable housing, student accommodation and rural retail

The insurer’s ‘Property Impact Fund has been launched to address a dire need in South Africa, serving the underserved missing middle,’ says Kamogelo Leeuw, portfolio manager, Sanlam Investments. Podcast series on Moneyweb

11-10
19:44

Phumzile Langeni set to exit Delta board, hails SA’s removal from grey list

The one-time investment advisor to President Cyril Ramaphosa and outgoing chair of JSE-listed Delta Property Fund talks about her time leading Delta’s board in a challenging period to turn around the group, and weighs in on SA’s grey list exit, saying: ‘now is not the time to be complacent… corruption needs to be dealt with’. Podcast series on Moneyweb

11-03
15:52

Renishaw Precinct draws attention to KZN’s upper South Coast

Barto van der Merwe, managing director of Renishaw Property Developments, shares insights on the residential-centred, mixed-use property node backed by JSE-listed Crookes Brothers and rising from the ground on sugarcane land straddling the Umdoni and eThekwini municipalities. Podcast series on Moneyweb

10-27
19:04

Exemplar REITail to acquire Free State and Mpumalanga properties

Jason McCormick, CEO of the JSE-listed retail property fund, shares more about the deals. He also provides an update of the group's growth and performance as well as other projects on the go. Podcast series on Moneyweb

10-20
20:32

Growthpoint’s George Muchanya talks healthcare and student accommodation fund listing plans

Following last week’s announcement of the Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings deal to acquire Auria Senior Living for R2.4bn, the head of Growthpoint Investment Partners shares latest insights on the expansion into these specialist real estate asset classes. Podcast series on Moneyweb

10-13
18:52

Future Cape Town, urbanism and the Olympic dream

Urban strategist Rashiq Fataar, founder and CEO of Our Future Cities, discusses the Mother City’s urban future and shares insights on the Cape Town 2040 Think Tank, which has conducted research into the city potentially hosting the Olympic Games one day. Podcast series on Moneyweb

10-06
33:09

Focus on Mpumalanga’s ‘neglected’ tourism sites, not name changes

Oupa Pilane, chair of Satsa and Graskop Gorge Lift Co director, weighs in on the factors holding back tourism in Mpumalanga and SA. He says tourism infrastructure and access are more important right now, instead of moves to rename the Kruger National Park. Podcast series on Moneyweb

09-29
19:19

‘It’s a disgrace’ what’s happening at SA Tourism – Southern Sun chief

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

09-25
28:58

Now Singapore-based Banyan Group looks to enter SA hotels market

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

09-16
13:37

Club Med SA beach resort will ‘change the North Coast forever’

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

09-08
20:37

‘Overtourism not an issue for Cape Town’

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

09-03
19:26

The woman driving Redefine’s net-zero leadership

‘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

08-25
12:54

How QSR giant KFC secures SA sites

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

08-18
10:30

Marna van der Walt’s inspiring leadership journey in property

‘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

08-11
18:36

Meet Palesa Mkhize – SA’s new multifamily residential sector evangelist

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

08-04
16:53

What’s ‘Spear-heading’ this Western Cape property counter’s growth

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

07-28
30:18

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