Higher building costs have done little to deter land purchases and second-home building in this haven for sporting activities
A lack of clear land ownership rights for farmers is hampering efforts to open up the region to the wider market
Take advantage of the slowdown and strike now for a home in the ‘adventure capital’ of the country
A round-up of world property news
Overseas purchasers have snapped up luxury estates to use as ‘bolt-holes’
South Africa unites behind rugby player who has overcome a relic of apartheid
Global super-rich seeking havens from disaster face frustration from homebuyer curbs
Reformers pitted against discredited leaders in battle to win back frustrated voters
South African power struggle escalates
Rival parties reject attempts at coalition in Pretoria
Country in uncharted terrirory after support for ruling ANC sinks in local elections
Collapse in support closely tracks president’s party leadership since 2007
South Africa’s closely fought local elections are good for democracy
Anger reveals depth of strife within ruling party ahead of local elections
Mountain Heaven’s escorted ski trips; Gatwick airport’s self-service check-in; Jagged Edge villa for rent; Warner Bros theme park
South Africa’s ruling party is reeling from scandals and is in danger of losing control of big cities
Family of anti-apartheid campaigner establish base to provide healthcare, education and business advice for local people
The South African paceman has 390 Test wickets to his name, but his enthusiasm for the game is undimmed
South Africa’s president is mired in scandals that have tarnished his and the ANC’s reputation
Novels laid bare the cruelty of a system imposed by the white Afrikaners from whose ranks he came
From a Swiss chalet overlooking one of the world’s most popular skiing destinations, to a South African home surrounded by wine estates
Critics warn that the migrant labour system threatens the stability of important gold and platinum producers
World leaders join locals for rural home burial
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