Atterbury and USN raise R1-million for SA’s Olympic champions
Key Takeaways Atterbury and USN's crowdfunding project "Spansaam" raised R1,050,000 for SA's Olympic medal winners within 10 days after launching on Die GROOT Ontbyt on kykNET. The project received over 100 payments from various organizations and individuals, with AfriForum contributing just over R100,000 from their own similar initiative. Tatjana Schoenmaker will receive R400,000 for her gold medal and R200,000 for her silver medal, while Bianca Buitendag will receive R200,000 for her silver medal.
Rubicon to consolidate in Richmond Park
Key takeaways: Atterbury will develop a 9,300sqm facility for Rubicon to consolidate six Cape Town locations into one Richmond Park headquarters. The facility includes 7,900sqm warehouse and 1,400sqm offices, with construction starting November 2021 for mid-2022 completion. Rubicon will be located near Takealot's distribution facility and Richmond Corner shopping centre in the southern precinct. The new headquarters offers 1,200sqm expansion potential for future growth. Atterbury is investing R37 million in infrastructure upgrades,
Atterbury and USN raise R1-million for SA’s Olympic champions
South Africa’s Olympic medallists, swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker. Key takeaways: R1,050,000 was raised through Spansaam, a crowdfunding initiative by Atterbury Trust and USN. The campaign launched on August 11 during Die GROOT Ontbyt on kykNET. Tatjana Schoenmaker received R600,000, while Bianca Buitendag got R200,000 for their Olympic wins. Coaches Rocco Meiring and Greg Emslie were awarded R150,000 and R50,000 respectively. R50,000 was reserved for a scholarship to support a promising young athlete. Atterbury and
Atterbury and USN reward excellence
Key takeaways: Atterbury and USN are jointly donating R500,000 to South Africa's Olympic medal winners from the Tokyo Games. The companies launched "Spansaam," a crowdfunding project targeting R1,300,000 to reward medal winners, with R500,000 for gold and R250,000 for silver medals. The initiative was created after SASCOC initially announced no financial compensation was available for swimmers Tatjana Schoenmaker and surfer Bianca Buitendag. Any surplus funds beyond the target will be held in a trust
Die GROTER prentjie
Key Takeaways GROOTfm 90.5 het twee gemeenskap-radiostasies besoek wat slagoffers van die onluste was - Alex FM 89.1 in Alexandra en Mams Radio 92.9 in Mamelodi. Beide radiostasies het geweldige skade gelei toe plunderaars in hulle studio's ingevaar het en toerusting tot die waarde van honderde duisende rande beskadig en gesteel het. GROOTfm 90.5 het R10,000 aan Alex FM 89.1 se stasiebestuurder Takalani Nemangawe geskenk vir herstelwerk. 'n Bedrag van R40,000 is aan Sam
Atterbury’s Castle Gate precinct development gets new offices and Planet Fitness
Key takeaways: Atterbury is adding a Planet Fitness gym and 3,500sqm of offices to Castle Gate Lifestyle Centre for R150 million. Two office floors are already leased, with completion expected in February 2022. The broader Castle Gate precinct will cost R6 billion and create 20,000 jobs. The development targets the suburban office trend and hybrid working lifestyle. Located near N1 highway with easy access to OR Tambo Airport and Pretoria CBD. Atterbury, the leading
The Atterbury Theatre: A decade of art
Key takeaways:The Atterbury Theatre opened in 2011 and has hosted over 2,881 shows in its first decade.It's considered one of South Africa's best theatres with world-class facilities and a new Steinway grand piano.During COVID-19, it pivoted to digital broadcasts, creating 39 online performances reaching global audiences.The venue hosts diverse events beyond theatre including corporate functions, competitions, and weddings.It represents Atterbury Trust's commitment to promoting South African performing arts and developing local talent.On 18 May
CDC leads $36 million investment round into South African affordable housing platform Divercity
Key Takeaways Investment to fund construction of more than 2,500 new and green affordable residential units in neighbourhoods, expanding housing options close to economic opportunity for low- and middle-income households. Transaction also enabled Divercity’s acquisition of Ithemba Property, which will enable day to day management of its residential units. The commitment is expected to create between 2,000 - 4,000 construction and permanent operational jobs, creating economic opportunities and boosting employment. CDC Group, the UK's
GROOTfm 90.5 GAAN GROOT saam met Atterbury
Key Takeaways GROOTfm 90.5 bou 'n nuwe satelliet-ateljee genaamd die "GROOT Boomhuis" in The Village by Hazelwood, Pretoria, in vennootskap met Atterbury. Die unieke boomhuis-ateljee hang tussen twee okkerneutbome met vier staalkolomme, wat die gevoel skep dat dit in die lug tussen die takke hang. Die vennootskap het ontstaan uit gesprekke tussen Atterbury se CEO Louis van der Watt en Bloudruk Groep se Uitvoerende Hoof Hardus Zevenster oor mobiele uitsaai-moontlikhede. Die ateljee beskik oor
Atterbury’s co-development of Towers Main for Divercity takes two trophies in the SAPOA property awards
Key takeaways: Double award winner: Won both mixed-use category and overall transformation award at 2020 SAPOA Property Development Awards Urban transformation: Redeveloped mothballed 30-storey 1970s building into mixed-use development with offices and residential units Mixed-use design: Features 9 office levels (including ABSA), 19 residential floors, clubhouse, creche, art gallery, and public piazza Co-development partnership: Joint venture between Atterbury and Ithemba Property for Divercity Urban Property Fund CBD revitalization: Designed to address housing backlog and
Takealot chooses Richmond Park for its newest Cape Town Pickup Point and small parcel distribution centre
Perspective of the Takealot facility at Richmond Park, Milnerton, Cape Town. Key takeaways: Scalable facility: 6,700m² initial facility with expansion potential to 17,000m² for distribution and pickup services Fast timeline: Construction starting July 2021, operational by March 2022 in Richmond Park, Milnerton Strategic location: 84ha development on N7 with access to both N1 and N7 highways, plus dual entry/exit for customers Growing tenant base: Joins established brands like Aramex, CTM, Mustek, and
Atterbury to sell its 50% stake in Deloitte’s African HQ building in Waterfall
Atterbury announced that it has concluded an agreement to sell its 50% undivided share
Atterbury forges ahead with its security-controlled King Air Industria development in Cape Town
King Air Industria Cape Town in the Western Cape, the first business park of its kind
The art of goodwill and wine
Beneficiary Selection & Purpose: Atterbury Trust was chosen as a beneficiary of the Eskort & Saronsberg Liberi wine charity drive, directing proceeds toward educational bursaries and food support initiatives. Art-Driven Wine Labels: The 2021 Liberi project features six emotive wine labels using artwork by Claudette Schreuders, inspired by last year’s success with Sam Nhlengethwa’s art. Fundraising Ambitions & Scale: Building on the prior year’s R800,000 raised, this year’s initiative produced 10,000 bottles
Legal eagles land at Club One
Group Formation & Diversity: Group 33 Advocates is a collective of like-minded advocates—including both seasoned seniors and newly qualified juniors—who share professional goals while maintaining independent practices, enabling knowledge transfer and empowerment. Purposeful Space Design: Their chambers span two floors at Club One, thoughtfully divided into shared areas and individual offices to support both communal identity and personal workspace. Individualized Offices: Unlike traditional, identical spaces, each advocate custom-designed their own office, creating a unique and
Atterbury’s water-management strategy has saved 100-million litres of precious water so far
Huge Water Savings Achieved: Atterbury has saved over 100 million litres of water across eight properties, averaging more than 250,000 L/day compared to baseline usage. Smart Investment in Water Tech: Partnering with AQUAffection, Atterbury implemented advanced monitoring systems and alternative water sources like boreholes and rainwater. Extensive Rainwater Harvesting: Over 15,000 m² of rooftop space, including 7,500 m² at Deloitte HQ, is used to collect and store rainwater efficiently. Environmental + Economic Sense: Reducing water usage makes
Atterbury’s shopping centres with outdoor spaces show a strong rebound in sales
Mall of Africa in Midrand with exceptional outdoor experience. Outdoor Advantage During COVID-19: Atterbury's shopping centres with outdoor spaces are experiencing a stronger rebound in sales as consumers prefer open-air retail and restaurant environments for safety and comfort during the pandemic. Strategic Portfolio of Outdoor-Focused Properties: Atterbury's retail portfolio includes multiple centres with signature outdoor experiences, such as Castle Gate Lifestyle Centre, Mall of Africa, Newtown Junction, and properties in Namibia, all
Atterbury brings modern medical care to Pemba
Key Takeaways Strategic Healthcare Partnership: Atterbury has partnered with South African-based Lenmed Group to establish a private hospital at their Pemba Shopping centre, addressing urgent medical needs created by the massive ExxonMobil and Total oil and gas project in northern Mozambique. Comprehensive Medical Facility: The new 993-square-meter hospital will offer specialized services including in-patient wards, laboratory, pharmacy, haemodialysis, radiology, 24-hour assistance, and emergency helicopter evacuations. Regional Impact: Pemba Shopping is the largest mall in
New legal hub for The Club precinct
Key takeaways: New Legal Hub: Group 33 Advocates opened 2,300sqm facility housing ~40 advocates in Club One on December 1st. Separate Operations: Completely independent from existing Advocates' Chambers operational since 2018 in same precinct. High Demand: Available offices filling quickly due to strong interest from legal professionals. Premium Tenants: Club One houses DNA Outsourcing, MBT Petroleum, Deloitte, plus ground-floor dining venues. Strategic Location: Appeals to legal professionals with urban/suburban blend, top schools, walkable retail,
Building excellence from the ground up
devKey takeaways: 25-Year Milestone: CEO celebrated quarter-century at Atterbury, co-founded through organic growth and passion. Expert Team Building: Success based on hiring strong people who challenge leadership constructively. Waterfall Deal Breakthrough: 2007/2008 transaction established Atterbury as major South African developer. Shared Prosperity: Created wealth for employees, shareholders, and partners while maintaining startup culture. Future Goals: Remain biggest SA developer while preserving agile, fast-moving decision-making culture. Atterbury Group CEO Louis van der Watt was recently
Down memory lane with Lucille Louw
Key takeaways: 20-Year Milestone: Lucille Louw celebrates two decades as MD of Atterbury Asset Managers, now managing a R43 billion property portfolio across Africa, Europe, and Mauritius. Strong Team Culture: Atterbury maintains very low staff turnover through a family-like work environment and like-minded colleagues who share company values and enjoy working together. COVID-19 Response: The pandemic required more collaborative landlord-tenant relationships, with Atterbury leveraging deep tenant knowledge to provide targeted assistance during challenging times.
Ploughing back with real impact
From left to right: (Back): Vasti Kirchner of Vibro Bricks, Leonie du Preez, Jani Doms, Ananja Koen (all Atterbury Trust), Herman Marx of Vibro Bricks, Lood Bester - co-founder of Terugploeg and Louis van der Watt - Atterbury Group’s CEO , (Seated) : Mariaan Keulder of StartupClub and Zahn Hulme Zahn Hulme, Executive trustee of Atterbury Trust. Key Takeaways: COVID Relief Initiative: Founded during lockdown to address food shortages in
Morgan Cargo joins Atterbury’s King Air Industria development in Cape Town
Key Takeaways: Strategic airport location: Morgan Cargo chose the 72-hectare King Air Industria site minutes from Cape Town International Airport for its new Western Cape headquarters Specialized logistics facility: New turnkey facility includes 1,300m² head office and 6,000m² cold storage for fresh produce, fish, and flowers with 0-10°C temperature range Flexible growth design: Warehouse cleverly designed to double in size and convert single yard to cross-docking system for future expansion phases Major economic investment:
Castle Gate Lifestyle opens for business
Key Takeaways: Historical significance: Built on the last remaining portion of the original Waterkloof farm where Pretoria was founded, representing the city "coming full circle" Infrastructure transformation: Major upgrades included new roads, traffic lights, electrical substation, and bridge crossing to accommodate the development COVID-19 resilience: Overcame significant material supply chain disruptions during hard lockdown through micro-management with contractor WBHO to open on schedule Environmental innovation: Features 1MW solar power system, rainwater harvesting with borehole
























