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South Africa is moving to crack down on illegal land occupations with tougher penalties. New rules could see people who incite property invasions face millions in fines or jail time.
A diplomatic dispute is growing over abandoned Nigerian-owned properties in South Africa. Nigeria sought compensation for affected citizens, but Pretoria says it will not pay for assets left behind.
A decade-long housing battle has ended with a major court victory for affordable housing advocates. Cape Town and the Western Cape government must now prove how they will create more housing in well-located areas.
Nigeria is turning to land reform as a possible solution to its housing crisis. The government says fixing land access and ownership systems could unlock more affordable homes and attract new investment.
More than 24,000 South Africans have become legal homeowners through a privately funded land reform programme. The initiative is turning long-time municipal tenants into property owners with transferable assets.
Nigeria is preparing to seek compensation from South Africa after hundreds of its citizens fled anti-migrant protests. The move could test diplomatic ties as both countries dispute the status of those repatriated.
Ghana’s real estate professionals are stepping onto the global policy stage. GREPA executives have joined international industry leaders in Washington to influence discussions shaping real estate regulation and practice.
Accra’s recurring floods are once again being linked to human behaviour rather than infrastructure alone. The argument is reigniting debate over enforcement, urban planning, and civic responsibility.
As flooding disrupts Accra once again, real estate developers are stepping into the conversation. GREDA says it supports government efforts to improve safety and strengthen long-term flood management.