Ilembe Chamber boss on the North Coast property boom

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Cobus Oelofse, CEO of the chamber that represents industry and the tourism sector in Ballito and the broader region, says it is not just about high-profile developments like Zimbali Lakes and the Club Med SA resort, as the area boasts amongst the highest number of building plans approved of a “secondary city” in the country.
21 Jul 2025 English South Africa Investing · Business

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