What to Watch

Listed property is barely positive for 2026 — up just 0.1% after a volatile March. Analyst Keillen Ndlovu breaks down the impact of the Middle East conflict, rising municipal charges, sector consolidation, Iberian deal‑making, and the surge in Joburg’s residential developments. Plus: what to watch in the second half of…

Gauteng Finance MEC Nkululeko Dunga has painted a worrying picture of the province’s finances, revealing that municipalities owe a staggering R173 billion. Speaking to Phemelo, Dunga reflected on his first weeks in office since taking over on 1 April, saying engagements with Treasury officials, municipalities and stakeholders have exposed serious…

Eskom has warned that parts of Johannesburg could face electricity interruptions from 8 July if the city and City Power fail to settle a ballooning debt now sitting at more than R5.2 billion. The utility says Johannesburg has defaulted on a court-backed repayment agreement covering both historical debt and current…

The City of Johannesburg’s planned demolition of illegal structures at the hijacked Marble Towers building in the CBD has been stopped in its tracks after the owners secured an urgent court interdict. The operation formed part of the city’s broader crackdown on illegal buildings, traders and bylaw violations in the…

A dramatic twist unfolded in the Kwaggafontein Magistrates’ Court after taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni and his co-accused had extortion charges struck off the roll when state prosecutor Mkhuseli Ntaba failed to appear in court. Ntaba now faces contempt of court charges, and a warrant has been issued for his…