Even in the midst of widespread indebted households and more affordable home downscaling, there are still those who don't have such modest concerns when it comes to a roof over their heads.

For the first time in history, more people are living in urban areas in SA than in rural communities. This is one of the findings of a report released by the South African Cities Network, comprising the six metros as well as Pietermaritzburg, Bloemfontein and East London.

Belgian textile producer Sander International Textiles will become the first tenant of the Coega industrial development zone (IDZ), where it plans to establish a R200m plant.

Invitation of township or residential property markets

Almost 37 500 families of mostly the so-called Cape Flats areas will benefit from a once-off opportunity to substantially reduce their rental debt with Council and catch up with payments sooner.

The city of Johannesburg has proposed tariff increases of an average 13% in the budget tabled by mayor Amos Masondo.