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- From Industrial Powerhouse to Luxury Retreat: The Historic Transformation of Knysna’s Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Africa
The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa on Thesen Islands has successfully repurposed a 1930s timber mill and power station into a 5-star heritage destination. By integrating restored i...
- Ancora Property Announces New 13,000 Square Metre Mikeva Link Mall For Mossel Bay
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Africa
Property developer Ancora is transforming a fire-damaged site in Mossel Bay into a premier retail destination anchored by Walmart and Shoprite. The 13,000 square metre Mikeva Link...
- Rising Semigration Trends Fuel Property Boom in Four Emerging Garden Route Towns
Published: Apr 19, 2026
Section: Market Trends
A notable shift toward "semigration" is driving a surge in residential building activity and property sales in the smaller Western Cape towns of Sedgefield, Stilbaai, Witsand, and...
- New 20,000 Square Meter Garden Walk Mall Debuts in Rapidly Growing Hartenbos Semigration Hub
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Real Estate
A major retail development has launched in the coastal town of Hartenbos to serve the expanding residential population of South Africa,s Garden Route. The 20,000 square meter Garde...
- Knysna Municipality Launches Strategic Debt Incentive Scheme to Clear Arrears for Struggling Garden Route Households
Published: Mar 21, 2026
Section: Africa
The Knysna Municipality has introduced a financial relief program allowing qualifying residents to have up to 50 percent of their municipal debt canceled. To benefit from the one-t...
- Plettenberg Bay Real Estate Market Surpasses Record Two Billion Rand In Annual Sales Driven By Luxury Migration
Published: Mar 14, 2026
Section: Africa
The Garden Route coastal town of Plettenberg Bay has recorded a massive surge in property transactions, totaling R2.8 billion in 2025 as high-net-worth individuals relocate for lif...