Under the full stride of the Western Cape summer, as a new year gathered momentum, Atterbury Stellenbosch’s annual Afskop brought people together to pause, reflect and reconnect. The evening marked the start of 2026 not with fanfare, but with meaning, celebrating the relationships that have shaped the business over time and honouring a significant milestone: ten years of Atterbury’s journey in the Western Cape.

Hosted in Stellenbosch on Thursday, 22 January, the event brought together clients, brokers and long‑standing partners who have been instrumental in building, shaping and sustaining Atterbury’s Western Cape footprint. More than a calendar highlight, Afskop has become a moment of reflection, an opportunity to acknowledge shared resilience, collaboration and mutual trust.

In his address, Gerrit van den Berg, Head of Developments: Western Cape, reflected on the principle that continues to underpin Atterbury’s approach: it is always a matter of association. Looking across the gathering at La Gratitude Herehuis, he noted that many of the guests present had been part of Atterbury’s Western Cape journey for a decade, and, importantly, continue to do business together today. In an industry shaped by long timelines and complex delivery, those enduring relationships speak louder than any statistic.

The evening reinforced the idea that successful development is never achieved in isolation. It is the result of aligned values, shared accountability and consistent collaboration between developers, professional teams and construction partners, relationships built project by project, year by year.

A highlight of the evening was a dedicated moment of appreciation for individuals whose contributions exemplify this ethos. Liselle Botes of TV3 Architects and Town Planners was recognised for her efficient and committed work on Trumali Place, while Tim Moffitt of Greymo Civils was acknowledged for his work at King Air Industria, a complex project delivered with notable proficiency, professionalism and technical insight. Their contributions serve as a reminder that excellence is sustained through people who consistently deliver with integrity.

As Atterbury reflects on ten years in the Western Cape, Afskop 2026 stood as both a celebration of the past and a confident look forward. The region has become an important part of Atterbury’s national story, shaped not only by developments delivered, but by the partnerships that made them possible.

With 2026 underway, Atterbury remains committed to building environments that endure, relationships that last, and precincts that reflect shared purpose. Because, as Afskop once again reminded us, success is, and always will be, a matter of association.