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Woodmead is one of Johannesburg's most prominent commercial precincts, and it is an ideal place for a business to be for a whole host of reasons. Having initially been recognised as a hub of commercial activity in the 1990s, it has grown from strength to strength, and a wide variety of businesses have made Woodmead their home. Thanks to its prime location and easy access to both Johannesburg and Pretoria, it is an efficient and convenient place from which to run a business. Start ups, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, value the fact that Woodmead tends to be more affordable than other areas. Types of commercial activity taking place in the area A wide range...

Sandton is home to the wealthiest square mile on the entire African continent. In 1969 it was formerly an independent town, however, today it falls within the mandate of the Johannesburg Municipality within the Gauteng province. The name is derived from two of the suburban areas within close proximity to each other, Sandown and Bryanston.Commercial Hotspots“There’s no doubt about it, Sandton Central is a vibrant hotspot and more than just SA’s financial hub.” - Elaine Jack, City Improvement District (CID) Manager of Sandton Central Management District (SCMD). It is believed that there was still roughly 200,000m2, commercial office space in the developmental stages...

Tyger Valley, situated on the outskirts of the Northern Suburbs of Bellville and Durbanville is all about shopping and retail therapy. The formidable shopping facility is named after the suburb of Tyger Berg, which is an area which is said to be notably hilly for the otherwise flat landscape of the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. A lot of the action in Tyger Valley is centred around Durban Road. This iconic Northern Suburban road is said to have a wide assortment of car dealerships, commercial businesses within the legal sector, popular restaurants and other high-end residential and shopping areas which writers are calling the "Sandton" of the Northern Suburbs of...

Cape Town CBD at a glanceWhile the picturesque city of Cape Town is known for being one of South Africa’s biggest tourist attractions, it’s also where many local and international businesses choose to base their offices. The CBD (Central Business District) is situated within the Cape Town City Bowl. It is a major business district in Cape Town’s metropolitan area and serves as the financial centre of the Western Cape and South Africa. The South African parliament is located here, as well as the seat of government (for six months of the year). The Western Cape provincial government and City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality also have their head offices in the Cape...

Quick Facts about ClaremontLocation: Situated in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs, Claremont is a vibrant commercial and retail hub with excellent connectivity to the CBD and surrounding areas.Transport & Access: Well-served by the M3 and Main Road, with Claremont Station offering rail access. Taxi and bus routes ensure strong public transport links.Retail Anchors: Home to Cavendish Square, The Claremont, and other high-footfall retail centres.Education: Close to UCT, Westerford High, and Herschel Girls School.Healthcare: Nearby facilities include Kingsbury Hospital and Claremont Medical Centre.Business Ecosystem: Claremont hosts a mix of corporate offices, co-working...

Foreshore is one of the most centrally located areas in the mother city and it's within close proximity to the central business district of Cape Town as well. The area was established around the 1930s and 1940s and was in direct relation to the completion of the Duncan Dock, which was set to replace the original harbour of the city. Today the area houses some of Cape Town's most iconic and significant buildings including Cape Town Civic Centre, The Artspace Theatre Centre and the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Commercial HotspotsThe whole of the Foreshore area is well known for its commercial activity, a lot of the bigger commercial operations are found...

Quick Facts about Green PointTransport & Access: Easily accessible via Somerset Road and Main Road, with MyCiTi bus routes and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.Retail Anchors: Includes Cape Quarter Lifestyle Centre, Victoria Wharf at V&A Waterfront, and boutique retail strips.Education: Nearby schools include Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard, Sea Point High School, and CBC St John's Parklands.Healthcare: Served by New Somerset Hospital, Green Point Clinic, and nearby private practices.Business Ecosystem: A mix of restaurants, boutique offices, medical suites, and retail spaces, with high foot traffic from locals and tourists.Property Mix & Market FocusCommercial...

Quick Facts about NewlandsTransport & Access: Easily accessible via the M3 and Main Road, with strong public transport links including MyCiTi and minibus taxis.Retail Anchors: Includes Cavendish Square, Newlands Quarter, and boutique shopping strips.Education: Top schools include SACS High School, Sans Souci Girls’ High, and Groote Schuur High School.Healthcare: Served by Intercare Newlands, Nurture Health Newlands, and Life Sports Science Orthopaedic Centre.Business Ecosystem: A mix of medical suites, boutique offices, and retail spaces, with proximity to the Sports Science Institute and Newlands Stadium precinct.Property Mix & Market FocusCommercial Property: Offices,...

Rondebosch is one of Cape Town's most regarded expanses situated in the affluent Southern suburbs. The location is popular among students for the fact that it houses one of the University of Cape Town's main buildings. Education and residence are not the only reasons why people choose Rondebosch as it is also becoming an increasingly popular commercial location as well. With various prominent companies and businesses making this part of the mother city home. The area which is now known as Rondebosch was founded around the year 1652. However, the location really took shape in the year 1657, when four people who were apart of the Dutch East India Company were granted...

Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa, and according to many South Africans, it's the best possible place to live and work. The city is a melting pot of landscapes, cultures and types of cuisine, all in the shadow of Table Mountain, which is without a doubt one of South Africa's greatest pieces of natural heritage. It is a vibrant hub of commercial activity and it is also known as South Africa's capital of digital innovation. In 2018, a research report by the World Bank ranked the City of Cape Town number one metropolitan municipality in South Africa when it comes to ease of doing business.Types of commercial activity taking place in the areaVirtually...