The 2025 SAPOA Annual Convention was an extraordinary gathering of visionaries and industry leaders. The programme proved to be both inspiring and future-focused, showcasing the very best in smart technology, sustainability, and innovation—elements that are redefining the way we design, develop, and engage with the built environment.
This year’s theme, Connecting Communities, resonated strongly throughout the convention. It reflected our shared commitment to shaping vibrant, resilient, and inclusive spaces that are ready to meet the demands of tomorrow. With such a compelling agenda, the convention truly stood out as one of the most impactful and transformative events on the property industry calendar.
We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to the winners of the Municipal Performance Awards, the SAPOA Property Awards for Innovative Excellence, and the SAPOA Journalism Awards for Excellence. Your achievements are a testament to the highest standards of leadership, creativity, and impact in our industry, and we proudly celebrate the important role you play in driving progress and excellence.
A special word of thanks goes to our Valued Sponsors, whose generous support and partnership made this year’s convention possible. Your commitment continues to elevate the calibre of the event and ensures its success as a platform for innovation, collaboration, and growth.
WINNERS OF THE SAPOA PROPERTY AWARDS FOR INNOVATIVE EXCELLENCE
Category Winners
Irene Link Precint Building E
COMMERCIAL OFFICE
Amazon Corporate Head Office
CORPORATE OFFICE
Rhenus Logistics
INDUSTRIAL
V&A Waterfront Desalination Plant
INNOVATIVE CATEGORY
The One, Stellenbosch
RESIDENTIAL
Exemplar REITail
INTERIORS – SMALL DEVELOPMENT
Amazon AWS Interior
INTERIORS – LARGE DEVELOPMENT
Longkloof Canopy by Hilton
MIXED-USE
Constantia Life – Great Oaks Retirement Village
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
Primedia Head Office
REFURBISHED
Parkdene Boulevard
RETAIL Category (Large Regional more than 25 000m2)
Leaping Frog
RETAIL Cateory (Small Boutique Less than 25 000m2)
Princess Mkabayi Mall
RURAL & SMALL-TOWN
Thrive@Crescent Studios
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
Overall Winners
Amazon Corporate head Office
Sustainability Awards
Princess Mkabayi Mall
Transformation Awards
Longkloof Canopy at Hilton
OVERALL WINNER
THE JOURNALISM AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Ashleigh Müller
BEST NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Nick Wilson
PROPERTY NEWS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Antoinette Slabbert
PROPERTY FEATURE JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Asset Magazine
PROPERTY PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
Rode Publications & Media
PROPERTY NEWS WEBSITE OF THE YEAR
Another Brick in the Wall
DIGITAL BROADCAST AND MEDIA OF THE YEAR
THE MUNICIPAL PERFORMANCE AWARDS
Swartland Municipality
BEST PERFORMING MUNICIPALITY – 1ST OVERALL WINNER
Swellendam Municipality
BEST PERFORMING MUNICIPALITY – 2ND OVERALL WINNER
Hessequa Municipality
BEST PERFORMING MUNICIPALITY – 3RD OVERALL WINNER
City of Cape Town
BEST METROPOLITIAN MUNICIPALITY
Kouga Municipality
BEST PERFORMING MUNICIPALITY IN THE PROVINCE _ EASTERN CAPE
Metsimaholo Municipality
BEST PERFORMING MUNICIPALITY IN THE PROVINCE _ FREE STATE
Midvaal Municipality
BEST PERFORMING MUNICIPALITY IN THE PROVINCE _ GAUTENG
KwaDukuza Municipality
BEST PERFORMING MUNICIPALITY IN THE PROVINCE _ KWAZULU_NATAL
Greater Tzaneen Municipality
BEST PERFORMING MUNICIPALITY IN THE PROVINCE _ LIMPOPO
City of Mbombela
BEST PERFORMING MUNICIPALITY IN THE PROVINCE _ MPUMALANGA
Dawid Kruiper Municipality
BEST PERFORMING MUNICIPALITY IN THE PROVINCE _ NORTHERN CAPE
JB Marks Municipality
BEST PERFORMING MUNICIPALITY IN THE PROVINCE _ NORTH WEST
Saldanha Bay Municipality
BEST PERFORMING MUNICIPALITY IN THE PROVINCE _ WESTERN CAPE
Swartland Municipality
BEST PERFORMING MUNICIPALITY IN THE PROVINCE _ WESTERN CAPE
