Sun International CEO talks capex, Peermont push and sustainability

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.