10h00 – 10h05

Opening of the Convention

Kings Ballroom

10h05 – 10h10

Welcome & Opening of the Convention

Prize Giveaway

Gary Player Golf Course

Nozipho Mbanjwa-Tshabalala, Programme Director & Chief Executive Officer – The Conversation Strategists

10h10 – 10h25

Address by SAPOA President

Jackie van Niekerk, Chief Executive Officer – Attacq

10h25 – 11h25

VIEW FROM THE TOP

“With tensions in the Middle East, Europe and China, and more than half of the world’s countries heading to the polls this year, it is of little surprise that the economic outlook is somewhat turbulent. Don’t miss this unparalleled insight into the global local political analysis”

Scene Setter

Itumeleng Mothibeli, Managing Director: Southern Africa – Vukile Property Fund Limited

Panel

Itumeleng Mothibeli, Managing Director: Southern Africa – Vukile Property Fund Limited

Somaya Joshua – Managing Executive – Commercial Property Finance Absa CIB

Warwick Lord, Chief Executive Officer, Cato Ridge Logistics Hub Consortium

Thuli Mpuntshe, Senior Manager: Indirect Investments – Public Investment Corporation

Moderator

Anton de Goede, Portfolio Manager & Analyst – Fixed Interest Team, Coronation Fund Managers

11h25 – 12h25

SOUTH AFRICA & THE WORLD

Fasten your Seat Belts!

Daniel Silke, Director, Political Futures Consulting

Q& A facilitated by
Nozipho Mbanjwa-Tshabalala, Programme Director & Chief Executive Officer – The Conversation Strategists

12h25 – 13h30

Networking Lunch

Warriors Hall

Prize Giveaway

13h30 – 14h30

THE GLOBAL PROPERTY ENVIRONMENT

• Property is rarely driven by just economics. What is happening in a country politically, economically and socially also matters.
• Politics and geopolitics are more fractious that it has been in a long time, with the cost of housing being a major destabilizing factor, alongside globalisation and the rapid growth of the digital economy.
• Drawing on global industry insights and expertise will help us understand what factors we can expect to have an impact on the property sector in the next one, three and five years.

Scene Setter

Richard Barkham PhD, Global Chief Economist, Global Head of Research, Head of Americas Research -CBRE | Americas Research (Dallas, Texas – USA)

Panel

Richard Barkham PhD, Global Chief Economist, Global Head of Research, Head of Americas Research -CBRE | Americas Research (Dallas, Texas – USA)

Laurence Rapp, Chief Executive Officer, Vukile Property Fund Limited

Steven Brown, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited

Geoff Jennett, Chief Executive Officer, Emira Property Fund Ltd

Moderator

Eileen Andrew, Vice President, Client Coverage – Real Estate, MSCI

14h30 – 15h00

Showcasing of the SAPOA Property Awards for Innovative Excellence
(categories + winners)

Kings Ballroom

15h00 – 16h15

ECONOMIC PANEL

Scene Setter

Dawie Roodt, Chief Economist – Efficient Group & Chairman of Efficient Private Clients

Panel

Dawie Roodt, Chief Economist – Efficient Group & Chairman of Efficient Private Clients

Duma Gqubule, Research Associate – Social Policy Initiative

Liandra da Silva, Specialised Economist – Nedbank Group Economic Unit

Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist & Head of Research, Rand Merchant Bank

Moderator

Jeremy Maggs, SA Journalist & Radio Hosts

16h15 – 16h45

Networking Tea/Coffee

16h45 – 18h00

THE STATE OF WATER AND WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN SOUTH AFRICA

• How the state of water affects your property portfolio: The ins and outs of water supply, demand, and water management
• How did we end up here: Causes, issues, and risks in the water sector
• How do we fix the state of water: Mitigation measures, new technology improvements, and private sector interventions.
• Is the answer to the water crisis “Back to Basics”?
• The status of water within our municipalities

Come and listen to our experts view on possible suggestions and solutions

Scene Setter

Lizanne Evangelou, Manager: Property Development Services Unit, Urban-Econ

Panel

Fred Platt, CEO – Nexus Water Alchemy

Jay Bhagwan, Executive Manager- Water Use and Waste Management, South African Water Research Commission

Kgomotso Lekola, Founder & Group MD- BT-Industrial

Walter Wales, Head of WaterSolve at Remote Metering Solutions (RMS)

Anet Muir, Chief Director, Water Use Compliance Monitoring & Enforcement – Department of Water and Sanitation

Moderator

Lizanne Evangelou, Manager: Property Development Services Unit, Urban-Econ

18h00 – 18h05

WRAP OF DAY

Nozipho Mbanjwa-Tshabalala, Programme Director & Chief Executive Officer – The Conversation Strategists

18h05 – 18h30

Annual General Meeting

Kings Ballroom

18h30 – 21h30

Welcoming Networking Cocktail

Warriors Hall

08h00 – 09h45

THE SAPOA WOMEN’S BREAKFAST

Resilient Women in Trying Times

“I can be changed by what happens, but I refused to be reduced by it” Maya Angelou

Ofentse Pitse, South African Music Conductor

10h00 – 10h15

Setting the Scene for the Day & Prize Giveaway

Nozipho Mbanjwa-Tshabalala, Programme Director & Chief Executive Officer – The Conversation Strategists

10h15 – 11h45

THE STATE OF SOUTH AFRICAN MUNICIPALITIES

The Auditor General’s annual report highlights the state of many of our municipalities, which sees an escalation of poor service delivery, poor billing systems, financial deterioration, infrastructure related challenges etc which all have negative consequences for the sector.

Come and listen to our experts view on the state of South Africa’s municipalities and possible suggestions and solutions.

Scene Setter

TBC

Panel

Andries Sekgetho, Head of Portfolio, Office of the Auditor-General – South Africa

Gilly Dlamini, General Manager, Public Policy – Financial Inclusion and Public Policy, The Banking Association of South Africa (BASA)

Palesa Phili, Chief Executive Officer, Durban Chamber of Commerce

Nonelela Mtwana, Portfolio Manager: Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Tourism

Ald Cilliers Brink, The Hon Executive Mayor, The City of Tshwane

Moderator

Nozipho Mbanjwa-Tshabalala, Programme Director & Chief Executive Officer – The Conversation Strategists

11h45 – 13h00

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRECINCT MANAGEMENT IN WITHIN A WELL FUNCTIONAL CITY

1. Do well managed precincts increase property values and area profiles?
2. What is the status of the quality of life within managed precincts?
3. Are managed precincts more attractive for investors?
4. What are the economic benefits of managed precincts?
5. Do managed precincts impact municipal performance, development, infrastructure, and service delivery?

Scene Setter

Werner Herman Schultze, Property Economist, Urban-Econ

Panel

Werner Hermann Schulte, Property Economist, Urban-Econ

Alderman Eddie Andrews Executive Deputy Mayor of Cape Town Local Municipality

Scott Thorburn, Chair, Sandton Improvement Business District & National Asset Manager, Commercial – Redefine Properties

Hilton Morgan, Industrial and Logistics Asset Manage, Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited

Moderator

Mikhaela Donaldson, Gauteng Precinct Management Association (GPMA) – Chairperson

13h00 – 13h15

Showcasing of the SAPOA Journalism Awards for Excellence

(Entries only)

Kings Ballroom

13h15 – 14h30

LUNCH

14h30 – 16h00

THE SOUTH AFRICAN PROPERTY LISTED SECTOR

Innovative Financing: Sustainable Investment Strategies in Real Estate

16h00 – 16h15

WRAP OF CONVENTION

Nozipho Mbanjwa-Tshabalala, Programme Director & Chief Executive Officer – The Conversation Strategists

19h00 – 23h00

CONVENTION DINNER & AWARDS EVENING

Jungle Fever