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Joburg plans transition to smart electicity meters
No electricy meter readers will be employed by the City of Joburg by 2015 - thanks to City Power's smart meter and prepaid meter programme. [Read More]
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Cape Town planning officials slam property development, but politicians disagree
Many Cape Town officials have argued that the massive Wescape housing development planned for the West Coast is a bad idea and should not be allowed - but city politicians have overruled their objections and given the development the nod.2 bed 1 bath 67 square meter R780 000 For the residential investor looking for a secure income and good capital growth
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Durban pensioner hospitalised over electricity bills
A Durban pensioner had to be hospitalised after she received two nasty surprises in the mail this month - two electricity accounts for amounts of R18 000 and R19 000.[Read More]
Rate creep to clip home loans wings
Banks are rushing to reduce souring home loans as bets increase that interest rates will climb from their lowest levels in more than 30 years.[Read More]
Cape liquor traders to argue for old order
Cape Town liquor store owners are still fuming over the city's bylaw cutting trading hours until 6pm in the week - but they could convince the city to do a U-turn if they provide compelling arguments.[Read More]
Think tank proposes mixed-use property development for Cape Stadium
Future Cape Town, a nonprofit think-tank, has come out in support of commercialising the Cape Town Stadium precinct, provided that Capetonians were not disadvantaged and local small businesses benefited from such a move. [Read More]
Cape Town designates walls for graffiti
The City of Cape Town has launched a plan that will open the way to designated graffiti walls in suburbs around the city. [Read More]
Historic Durban properties razed to make way for high-rise buildings
Scores of colonial-style buildings on Durban's leafy Berea could give way to highrise buildings as the city acts to curb urban sprawl and consolidate water and electricity supply within the next 20 years. [Read More]
What to do if tenants do not pay their rent
If a landlord finds himself in a situation where a tenant is not paying his rent, then it is best to initiate legal action as soon as possible to avoid months of lost income in rent, says Michael Bauer, general manager of IHFM, the property management company. [Read More]
Jozi's cast-iron treasures stolen to sell for a song
They steal railings acting as crash barriers on Joburg's freeways and bridges, putting the lives of pedestrians and motorists at risk. [Read More]
eThekwini 'will consult' over proposed Durban fireworks ban
Public consultation processes will have to be undertaken before eThekwini city manager S'bu Sithole decides whether to ban the setting off of fireworks at private homes.[Read More]
