Joburg cleaning up its act ahead of G20?

Charles Thompson, the founder and MD of Devmco Group, says the broader mega mixed-use development zone north of Umhlanga, including across the M4 roadway, is still anticipated to realise around R50 billion in new development over a 20- to 25-year period, making it one of the fastest-developing property nodes in SA.

Karim Cheltout, senior vice president of development for the Middle East & Africa at the world's largest hotel group, shares insights on Marriott’s expansion plans on the continent, including into the safari or game lodges space.

John Loos, senior economist at FNB Commercial Property Finance, shares insights on what’s behind the better expectations for the office property sector over the next few years.

Grant Elliot, deputy chair of the Cape Town City Improvement District and chief operating officer of Thibault Investments, shares latest insights on the development scene in the Mother City, including the surge in mixed-use developments.

José Snyders, CEO of Liberty Two Degrees, says its hotels will be fully booked for the event, with the landmark Sandton Convention Centre hosting either the main leaders' summit or the parallel 'B20' conference for major corporates.