From the Chairman’s Desk: A Season of Growth and Confidence Returns to South Africa’s Property Market

By Rob Buthelezi, Executive Chairman – RB Property Group

October 2025

As we stand on the threshold of launching over 4,000 housing units across Gauteng Province, I am both humbled and inspired by the recent repo rate cut announced by the South African Reserve Bank. It is a timely and welcome decision — one that restores confidence, fuels affordability, and signals that the winds of economic recovery are indeed beginning to shift in our favour.

This development could not come at a better moment. For families aspiring to own their first home, for investors seeking long-term value, and for those of us in the property sector who have weathered the storm, this rate cut is more than an economic adjustment — it is a seed of renewal.

🌾 The Property Industry: Much Like Farming

Over my three decades in property development, I’ve come to appreciate that our industry mirrors farming in more ways than one. Both require patience, faith, and foresight. There are seasons of lack and seasons of plenty, and those who persevere through the dry spells are best positioned when the rains finally arrive.

For the past few years, our sector has endured headwinds — high interest rates, rising input costs, and a subdued market. But in that time, RB Property Group has been tilling the soil: securing prime land, consolidating our partnerships, and refining our systems to ensure readiness when the cycle turns.

And now, with the Reserve Bank’s recent decision, the horizon is brightening. We are ready to plant, build, and harvest the fruits of disciplined preparation.

🏗️ Building Confidence Through Affordable and Inclusive Housing

At RB Property Group, our commitment to inclusive development remains unwavering. The 4,000-unit rollout in Gauteng is part of a larger mission to expand access to dignified housing — from FLISP-subsidised homes to mixed-income precincts — that empower ordinary South Africans and stimulate local economies.

Each brick laid represents more than a house; it signifies a family’s future, a job sustained, and a community uplifted. These projects will not only bring affordable housing within reach for thousands but also create value across the entire ecosystem — from contractors and material suppliers to financiers and conveyancers.

This is what we mean when we speak of inclusive growth. It is not rhetoric — it is action, collaboration, and shared prosperity.

💡 A Five-Year Outlook: Recovery, Confidence, and Purpose

We are entering a new season — one defined by economic recovery, infrastructure investment, and public-private collaboration. The next five years present an opportunity to rebuild with purpose and to reignite South Africa’s growth trajectory through housing, industrial expansion, and urban renewal.

At RB Property Group, we view this period as the beginning of a “Golden Cycle” — where stability meets innovation, and where transformation and enterprise development become the foundation for sustainable prosperity.

As we celebrate 25 years since our founding, I remain grateful for the resilience of our team, the trust of our partners, and the faith of our communities. The journey has not been without challenge, but like every farmer who knows his field, we have kept sowing — knowing that the harvest always comes in time.

🌍 In Closing

To our clients, investors, and stakeholders — thank you for walking this path with us. The repo rate cut is a reminder that confidence breeds growth, and growth must be inclusive. Together, we will continue to build not just houses, but legacies — rooted in faith, opportunity, and shared vision.

Here’s to the next season of abundance. 🌾

Warm regards,

Rob Buthelezi

Executive Chairman – RB Property Group