Property:Cape Town’s housing affordability crisis

Cape Town’s property market continues to raise concerns about affordability, with rising prices, municipal valuations and rates putting pressure on household budgets. As buyers look beyond the metro for more affordable options and the City plans thousands of affordable homes, what will it take to m…

Property: Preparing your home for Garden Day

Africa Melane speaks to Lisa Pellatt about Garden Day 2026, taking place on Sunday, 18 October. From affordable gardening ideas and water-wise planting to creating inviting outdoor spaces that add to a home's appeal, we explore how everyone can celebrate their green spaces this spring, regardless o…

Property: AirBnB Legislation Change

Jacob Moshokoa speaks to property expert Rowan Alexander about Cape Town’s proposed new regulations for Airbnb and other short-term rentals, and what the changes could mean for property owners, investors and the housing market. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morni…

Property: Rental disputes: When should you turn to the tribunal?

Africa Melane speaks to Adv. Emanuel Masombuka, Chairperson of the Gauteng Rental Housing Tribunal, after a listener raised concerns about the Tribunal’s capacity to investigate rental disputes. The Tribunal confirms it has four inspectors servicing different regions of Gauteng. We unpack how compl…

Property: How to make your home a harder target for burglars

Stats SA estimates that more than 1.08 million South African households experienced housebreaking in 2025/26. Africa Melane speaks to Chantel Kruger from SecureAspot about how burglars identify vulnerable homes, the security mistakes we may be making and the practical steps households can take. Ea…

Property: Women take the lead in South African home ownership

South African women are increasingly taking the lead in residential property ownership, with Lightstone data showing around 1.4 million women owning homes in their own names compared with roughly 1.3 million men. Africa Melane speaks to Esteani Marx, Business Development Executive at Lightstone, ab…

Property: Is it time to downsize your home?

Africa Melane speaks to Nadia Aucamp, Broker Owner at RE/MAX All Stars, about the growing appeal of downsizing and lock-up-and-go living, and what homeowners should consider before making the move. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broa…

Property: Homeownership dreams under pressure despite a steady repo rate

South Africa's housing market is facing a generational shift. New research shows that young homebuyers have more than halved over the past 20 years, while affordability, unemployment and rising living costs continue to keep many aspiring homeowners on the sidelines. At the same time, the Reserve Ba…

Why affordable housing in the Western Cape is disappearing

Africa Melane speaks to Deon van Zyl, Chairperson of the Western Cape Property Development Forum, about the growing affordable housing crisis in the province. As more working South Africans are priced out of the property market, they unpack what's driving soaring home prices and what developers and…

Property: Multiple buyers, one home: How to secure the best and fair outcome

Jacob Moshokoa speaks to Property Practitioner, Samantha Roberts about navigating multiple offers in the property market. They discuss why the highest offer isn't always the best one, what buyers and sellers should consider before signing on the dotted line, and how transparency and financial prepa…