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With urban and social sustainability too often ignored in affordable housing projects, New Urban has designed an urban framework that re-imagines housing for the City of Cape Town. The Scottsdene Housing Project is a four-year integrated housing project in Scottsdene, Kraaifontein, where complete infrastructure development is being achieved by means of a public-private partnership between the City of Cape Town and Calgro M3 Developments. The R554-million project consists of 2 897 residential opportunities and the scope of works includes a

Highlights Memorial Park sales increased by 128.24% Acquisition of Durbanville and Bloemfontein (Avalon) Memorial Parks Level 1 B-BBEE contributor Balance sheet remain strong with management estimate of nett tangible asset value in excess of R 3,5 billion Johannesburg, 22 October 2018 – JSE-listed Calgro M3, the property and property-related investment company involved in Integrated Residential Developments, Residential Rental Investments and the development and management of Memorial Parks, today released interim results for the six months ended 31 August 2018, declaring

Johannesburg, 18 July 2018 – Calgro M3, the JSE-listed property and property related investment holding company involved in integrated residential developments, memorial parks and rental property, has expanded its Memorial Parks business to include two more provinces – the Western Cape and the Free State. This brings to five the total number of memorial parks owned and managed by the Group. There are further plans in place to acquire parks in KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape and more in Gauteng, specifically

Johannesburg, 11 June 2018 – A BRAND new locally produced Smartbucks financial literacy movie titled One Way to Graceland has been released to teach high school learners about the pitfalls of improper spending. The 80-minute movie is a national financial literacy initiative that explains financial management in a manner that resonates with young people. More than 15 000 learners in Grades Nine, 10, 11 and 12 have been given the opportunity to gain crucial financial skills through the Smartbucks financial

Johannesburg, 7 June 2018 – South African high school learners this weekend got an opportunity to learn about the pitfalls of improper spending through an innovative approach using a locally produced financial literacy movie entitled "One Way to Graceland". The 80-minute movie explains financial management in a manner that resonates with young people. More than 15,000 learners in Grades 9,10,11 and 12 have been given the opportunity to gain crucial financial skills through the film, produced under the auspices of

Johannesburg, 7 June 2018 – Jacko Maree (Chairperson Liberty and Deputy Chairperson Standard Bank Group), Faith Khanyile (CEO: Women’s Development Bank Investment Holdings), Colleen Larsen (CEO: Business Engage and 30% Club Southern Africa), Seipati Nekhondela (Director: Department of National Treasury) and Martin Sweet (MD: Primestars) How can we ensure that a youth demographic more concerned with bling-bling now as opposed to cha-ching later, sit up and take notice? It seems Liberty and Calgro M3 came up with just the ticket.

Cape Town, 28 May 2018 – Cape Town’s diversification of supply from surface water to groundwater, desalination and water recycling has also filtered into the business community in South Africa As the impact of drought continues to unfold in South Africa, water shortages are compelling industries to adopt innovative ways to stay in business. For some, it’s discovering the economic convenience of borehole water. For others, onsite water reuse has become a deal breaker. Business being business, the message has

Cape Town, 26 May 2018 – FINANCIAL literacy is one of the most important skills that a young person needs to learn. This philosophy is at the heart of the Smartbucks financial literacy programme, which ensures that greater emphasis is put on this life skill, allowing high school learners to emerge with greater financial acumen. According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, in an international study of 30 countries, South Africa had performed the worst in terms of

Johannesburg, 16 May 2018 – A financial literacy programme to help under privileged youths save money was celebrated for its success at an event in Sandton on 16 May. The Smartbucks programme, created by Primestars, has two movies that introduce school children to the basics of managing debt and savings, and spending wisely. The programme is presented to youngsters from Grade 9 to 12 at Ster-Kinekor theatres across the country. Each Saturday from 5 May to 2 June, they will

Johannesburg, 16 May 2018 – Financial literacy is one of the most important skills a young person needs to learn. This philosophy is at the heart of the Smartbucks financial literacy programme, which ensures that greater emphasis is put on this life skill, allowing high school learners to emerge with greater financial acumen. According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, in an international study of 30 countries, South Africa performed the worst in terms of financial literacy competency,