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City ","attacq-deploys-r1bn-into-infrastructure-rollout-at-waterfall-city","\u003Cp>Leading real estate investment trust (Reit) Attacq says its precinct-scale development model has enabled sustained infrastructure rollout across Waterfall City, differentiating it from traditional property funds.  Attacq said it is continuing to deploy significant capital into the node in Midrand, Gauteng, including about R1bn in ongoing infrastructure investment, alongside retail, logistics and hospitality developments across… \u003Ca class=\"more-link\" href=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/attacq-deploys-r1bn-into-infrastructure-rollout-at-waterfall-city/\">Continue reading \u003Cspan class=\"screen-reader-text\">Attacq deploys R1bn into infrastructure rollout at Waterfall City \u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leading real estate investment trust (Reit) Attacq says its precinct-scale development model has enabled sustained infrastructure rollout across Waterfall City, differentiating it from traditional property funds. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attacq said it is continuing to deploy significant capital into the node in Midrand, Gauteng, including about R1bn in ongoing infrastructure investment, alongside retail, logistics and hospitality developments across Waterfall City. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The JSE-listed trust secured development rights to Waterfall City in 2008 and has since expanded its position in the precinct, including full ownership of the Mall of Africa in 2024 and a R2.7bn transaction in 2023 in which the Government Employees Pension Fund acquired a 30% stake in its Waterfall investment vehicle. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“If you can control and manage a precinct, it allows you to have significant and positive influence on the environment, which allows you to create pockets of excellence,” said David Oosthuizen, development executive at Attacq. “We’re trying to create an environment that represents a world-class space for people to live, work and play.” \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oosthuizen said infrastructure spending in Waterfall City formed part of a long-term approach to developing and strengthening the node over time. He said the precinct model enabled improved co-ordination of infrastructure, transport links and amenities across developments in ways that would be difficult under more fragmented ownership structures. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The approach has also been extended beyond Waterfall City, with the model applied across assets in George, Stellenbosch, Pretoria and Potchefstroom. \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>He said Waterfall City initially developed as a large-scale estate, beginning with residential estates in the western parts of the precinct, before gradually expanding eastwards into retail and commercial development as activity in the node increased in recent years. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“To get people walking, you need to start by densifying the city as well as establishing and activating places through placemaking principles,” Oosthuizen said, adding that residential development had to come first before retail and supporting amenities could follow. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oosthuizen pointed to The Pantry by Marble as an upcoming addition to Waterfall City, describing it as the group’s first major street-level retail activation in the node, due to open towards the end of 2026 near the Mall of Africa precinct. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said it costs more than R50m to establish a restaurant on the street, highlighting the scale of investment required for such activations. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developments such as The Pantry formed part of a broader “placemaking” strategy aimed at encouraging movement within the precinct, he said, alongside future additions such as markets and sports facilities. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attacq has also partnered with Rabie Property Group on a R750m Waterfall City Conference Centre and Hotel development, which will add further hospitality and events capacity to the node and is intended to support surrounding office developments. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oosthuizen said Attacq’s retail strategy had increasingly focused on dominant assets rather than smaller centres, arguing that larger malls remained better positioned to sustain footfall under pressure from online shopping, while smaller centres were more exposed. This approach also influenced the group’s logistics portfolio, with occupiers increasingly seeking locations closer to urban amenities and improved infrastructure. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waterfall City Junction, where construction broke ground in November last year, was cited as a key example of this logistics strategy. The precinct forms part of Attacq’s broader development pipeline aimed at improving connectivity and operational efficiency within Waterfall City. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cbr>Located within the greater Waterfall City node, the development is positioned close to Sandton and offers direct access to major transport routes, including the N1 and key arterial roads, reinforcing its role as a long-term logistics growth driver. Oosthuizen said occupier requirements were increasingly focused onoperational performance, including resilience and cost efficiency.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Sustainability is a buzzword. What clients are looking for is efficiencies,”Oosthuizen said, adding that occupiers were focused on outcomes such assolar savings, water resilience and lower operating costs alongside formalstandards.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oosthuizen noted that Attacq focuses on measurable efficiency gains acrossits developments rather than compliance-driven sustainability labels,emphasising practical operational value and cost savings for occupiers.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said clients had experienced a five-day power outage without disruptiondue to backup systems in place across the precinct.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oosthuizen said the group has also scaled its water and energy resilienceinfrastructure, including 1.3MWp of rooftop solar and 1.3M\u003Cem>l \u003C/em>of water backupcapacity, alongside broader rollouts of black and grey water systems whereviable.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added that the precinct model enabled infrastructure to be delivered moreefficiently across multiple assets rather than on a building-by-building basis.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“When you’re managing a precinct on a large scale, you can roll infrastructureout in a macro point of view rather than an insular point of view,” he said,adding that this is one of Attacq’s key differentiators.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Original source: Business Day\u003C/p>\n","2026-06-10T14:04:48",{"nodes":15},[16],{"name":17,"slug":18},"News","news",{"node":20},{"sourceUrl":21,"altText":22},"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/david-oosthuizen.jpg","","/attacq-deploys-r1bn-into-infrastructure-rollout-at-waterfall-city/",{"id":25,"databaseId":26,"title":27,"slug":28,"excerpt":29,"content":30,"date":31,"categories":32,"featuredImage":37,"uri":40},"cG9zdDo1NDQx",5441,"Why ESG is more than just optics","why-esg-is-more-than-just-optics","\u003Cp>Attacq’s approach to sustainability was never about optics. It was about infrastructure, and a decade of compounding results shows the difference. In South Africa the gap between ambition and execution still remains when it comes to ESG. Sustainability frameworks get published, targets get announced and certifications are pursued, when the timing is convenient. Attacq Ltd… \u003Ca class=\"more-link\" href=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/why-esg-is-more-than-just-optics/\">Continue reading \u003Cspan class=\"screen-reader-text\">Why ESG is more than just optics\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attacq’s approach to sustainability was never about optics. It was about infrastructure, and a decade of compounding results shows the difference.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In South Africa the gap between ambition and execution still remains when it comes to ESG. Sustainability frameworks get published, targets get announced and certifications are pursued, when the timing is convenient. Attacq Ltd has taken a different path: making the capital commitments early, building the infrastructure before it was standard practice, and accumulating a body of independently verified results that now speaks with a clarity that no amount of corporate positioning can replicate.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attacq, the strategic development partner behind Waterfall City, has spent the better part of a decade embedding environmental, social and governance discipline into the structural DNA of how it builds and operates real estate. What was once a forward-looking capital allocation decision has become a demonstrable track record, with third-party certification to back it up.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spending-with-intent\">Spending with intent\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attacq invested more than R65m in environmental sustainability initiatives in FY25, a 37% increase from the prior year. The spend is directed not at branding or compliance optics, but at the physical infrastructure that determines whether a building remains operational when the national grid wavers and the municipality cannot deliver. In South Africa’s current operating environment, such resilience adds significant commercial value.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rooftop solar programme and back-up water storage projects are the most tangible expression of this philosophy. Attacq set a 7MWp rooftop solar target, achieved it, and is still going. Total installed capacity across the portfolio now sits at just under 16MWp. At Mall of Africa, the upgraded total of 6,086kWp installed capacity covers about 13% of the mall’s total energy requirements. At Garden Route Mall that figure is 24%, and at MooiRivier Mall it is 26%. Collectively, these systems produce 18,500,000-million kWh per annum.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are not marginal offsets designed to satisfy a sustainability report. They are real reductions in grid dependency for assets that trade seven days a week, year-round, at significant scale. The consequence: the combined scope emissions or total greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint reduced by 3.5% (from 175 tCO\u003Csub>2\u003C/sub>e in FY24 to 181 tCO\u003Csub>2\u003C/sub>e in FY25), a consistent, compounding decline that reflects genuine operational change rather than accounting adjustment.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Load-shedding absorbed management attention and investor anxiety for the better part of five years. Water is its structural successor: slower in its progression, less visible in its daily disruption, and arguably more difficult to resolve at a systemic level. Attacq assessed this risk early and invested accordingly.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most buildings in the Attacq portfolio now operate independently from municipal water supply for a minimum of two days. Five new back-up water installations were completed in FY25, bringing total storage capacity to 9,311 kilolitres, more than double the prior year’s figure. Every property feeds into Attacq’s SUH platform, a live digital dashboard that monitors utility meter data and in this instance water consumption, as it identifies leaks in real time. New developments at Waterfall City Junction are being designed with rainwater harvesting and on-site back-up storage as standard components of the brief, not as value-adds appended at the end of the design process.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach to water resilience is not reactive risk management. It is the kind of long-cycle infrastructure thinking that separates developers who will remain relevant through the next decade of municipal strain from those who will spend it managing crises.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-global-first-built-in-south-africa\">A global first, built in South Africa\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For decision-makers who track what genuine sustainability leadership looks like, FY25 produced one landmark result that warrants close attention: Mall of Africa became the first shopping centre in South Africa, and the largest retail real estate asset anywhere in the world, to achieve EDGE Advanced certification, the highest tier of the International Finance Corporation’s resource-efficiency standard. A super-regional mall receiving more than 43-million shoppers annually now holds a global certification that no other shopping centre on earth has achieved at that scale, which is a structural competitive differentiator for Attacq.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equally instructive is what Attacq chose to do with its own head office. Nexus Waterfall holds South Africa’s first Net Zero Carbon Level 1 certification by the Green Building Council of South Africa. When a company builds its own workspace to the highest available standard, the signal is unambiguous: the commitment is institutional, not performative.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across the broader portfolio, 20 buildings in Waterfall City hold green certifications and 39 properties have obtained Energy Performance Certificates covering 578,750m\u003Csup>2\u003C/sup> of gross lettable area. For institutional investors running capital against ESG mandates, and for South Africa’s largest pension funds and asset managers, this portfolio profile matters. Attacq has consistently outperformed global sub-sector and industry averages in FTSE Russell ESG ratings. In a market where ESG credentials determine whether an asset appears on a shortlist at all, that consistency translates directly into cost of capital.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-waterfall-city-junction-signals\">What Waterfall City Junction signals\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The clearest indication of where Attacq’s sustainability thinking now sits within the organisation is Waterfall City Junction, the large-scale logistics precinct taking shape north of Joburg. Rooftop solar, smart metering, rainwater harvesting, and building certification standards and principles are not being layered onto this development after the design is settled. They are in the brief from day one.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is the signal sophisticated investors should read carefully. When sustainability disciplines are embedded at the inception of a new precinct rather than bolted on at the end, they reflect an institutional operating philosophy, not a reporting cycle commitment.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attacq has spent a decade building what other large companies have been promising. The track record is independently verified, the certifications are globally recognised, and the infrastructure is in the ground, and more is going in. In the South African listed property sector, that kind of quiet conviction is rare. In the current investment environment, it is exactly what long-term capital is looking for.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: \u003Ca href=\"https://currencynews.co.za/why-esg-is-more-than-just-optics/\">Currency News\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n","2026-05-26T12:36:00",{"nodes":33},[34],{"name":35,"slug":36},"In the press","in-the-press",{"node":38},{"sourceUrl":39,"altText":22},"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/attacq-building-future.webp","/why-esg-is-more-than-just-optics/",{"id":42,"databaseId":43,"title":44,"slug":45,"excerpt":46,"content":47,"date":48,"categories":49,"featuredImage":52,"uri":56},"cG9zdDo1NDMy",5432,"Attacq Appoints Peter de Villiers as Permanent Chief Financial Officer","attacq-appoints-peter-de-villiers-as-permanent-chief-financial-officer","\u003Cp>JOHANNESBURG, 14 May 2026 – Attacq Limited, a leading South African real estate investment trust (REIT), today announced the permanent appointment of Mr Peter de Villiers as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 1 June 2026. Peter has served as Attacq’s Interim CFO since December 2025. He joined the Attacq group in March 2013 and was… \u003Ca class=\"more-link\" href=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/attacq-appoints-peter-de-villiers-as-permanent-chief-financial-officer/\">Continue reading \u003Cspan class=\"screen-reader-text\">Attacq Appoints Peter de Villiers as Permanent Chief Financial Officer\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>JOHANNESBURG, 14 May 2026 \u003C/strong>– Attacq Limited, a leading South African real estate investment trust (REIT), today announced the permanent appointment of Mr Peter de Villiers as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 1 June 2026.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter has served as Attacq’s Interim CFO since December 2025. He joined the Attacq group in March 2013 and was appointed to the Attacq Executive Committee as Head of Asset Management (International) in July 2013. He was subsequently appointed as the Investment Executive in June 2018, a role in which he has played a central part in shaping Attacq’s investment strategy and portfolio management.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“I am delighted to confirm Peter as Attacq’s permanent CFO. He has brought clarity, rigour, and energy to the role since joining us in an interim capacity, and I have confidence in his ability to contribute meaningfully to Attacq’s continued growth and value creation for shareholders,” said Jackie van Niekerk, Attacq CEO.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter de Villiers is a Chartered Accountant with a BCom Accounting Sciences degree from the University of Pretoria. He has extensive corporate finance experience gained during his tenure at Deloitte Corporate Finance, BJM Corporate Finance Proprietary Limited, and One Capital.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His appointment as permanent CFO reflects the Board’s confidence in his deep institutional knowledge of Attacq and his proven track record across asset management, investment, and corporate finance.\u003C/p>\n","2026-05-14T12:05:00",{"nodes":50},[51],{"name":17,"slug":18},{"node":53},{"sourceUrl":54,"altText":55},"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/attacq-peter-de-villiers-cfo.webp","An image of Peter de Villiers, Attacq's CFO","/attacq-appoints-peter-de-villiers-as-permanent-chief-financial-officer/",{"id":58,"databaseId":59,"title":60,"slug":61,"excerpt":62,"content":63,"date":64,"categories":65,"featuredImage":68,"uri":71},"cG9zdDo1NDIw",5420,"Building smart cities and resilient careers","building-smart-cities-and-resilient-careers","\u003Cp>In a new episode of Koffie & Kapitaal, Attacq CEO Jackie van Niekerk joins host Theo Vorster for a wide-ranging conversation on the strategy behind one of South Africa’s most distinctive property businesses. Jackie unpacks the thinking behind Attacq’s precinct model, the ongoing evolution of Waterfall City and the broader retail and commercial portfolio across… \u003Ca class=\"more-link\" href=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/building-smart-cities-and-resilient-careers/\">Continue reading \u003Cspan class=\"screen-reader-text\">Building smart cities and resilient careers\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a new episode of Koffie & Kapitaal, Attacq CEO Jackie van Niekerk joins host Theo Vorster for a wide-ranging conversation on the strategy behind one of South Africa’s most distinctive property businesses.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jackie unpacks the thinking behind Attacq’s precinct model, the ongoing evolution of Waterfall City and the broader retail and commercial portfolio across the country. She also shares about her path to the top and offers a pragmatic view on leadership, company culture and the myth of the perfect work-life balance.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Building Smart Cities & Resilient Careers | Attacq CEO Jackie van Niekerk on Koffie & Kapitaal\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7B1LUZV2Oks?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C/iframe>\n\u003C/div>\u003C/figure>\n","2026-05-10T12:01:19",{"nodes":66},[67],{"name":17,"slug":18},{"node":69},{"sourceUrl":70,"altText":22},"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jackie-van-niekerk-kapitaal-koffie.jpg","/building-smart-cities-and-resilient-careers/",{"id":73,"databaseId":74,"title":75,"slug":76,"excerpt":77,"content":78,"date":79,"categories":80,"featuredImage":83,"uri":86},"cG9zdDo1NDAy",5402,"Waterfall City expands its business events offering with R750 million Conference Centre and Hotel development","waterfall-city-expands-its-business-events-offering-with-r750-million-conference-centre-and-hotel-development","\u003Cp>Johannesburg, 16 March 2026 – Waterfall City continues to strengthen its position as one of South Africa’s most connected mixed-use destinations with the announcement of a R750 million Waterfall City Conference Centre and Hotel development, a strategic collaboration between Attacq Limited and Rabie Property Group. The project forms part of Attacq’s long-term strategy to enhance… \u003Ca class=\"more-link\" href=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/waterfall-city-expands-its-business-events-offering-with-r750-million-conference-centre-and-hotel-development/\">Continue reading \u003Cspan class=\"screen-reader-text\">Waterfall City expands its business events offering with R750 million Conference Centre and Hotel development\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Johannesburg, 16 March 2026\u003C/strong> – Waterfall City continues to strengthen its position as one of South Africa’s most connected mixed-use destinations with the announcement of a R750 million Waterfall City Conference Centre and Hotel development, a strategic collaboration between Attacq Limited and Rabie Property Group.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project forms part of Attacq’s long-term strategy to enhance the precinct’s hospitality and business infrastructure while supporting the continued growth of Waterfall City as a destination for commerce, collaboration and global connectivity.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“This development reflects our continued commitment to unlocking long-term value within the Waterfall City precinct through thoughtful planning, disciplined capital allocation and strong partnerships,” says Jackie van Niekerk, CEO of Attacq.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Waterfall City has evolved into a fully integrated ecosystem where business, retail, healthcare, residential and lifestyle experiences coexist. The addition of a purpose-built conference centre and hotel strengthens the precinct’s ability to host major business events while further enhancing its appeal as a destination for both local and international visitors.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past decade, Waterfall City has grown into one of Gauteng’s most dynamic business nodes, attracting leading corporates, global brands and a thriving residential community. The new development will further enhance this ecosystem by providing world-class conferencing and hospitality infrastructure at the heart of the precinct.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leon Cohen, Group Chairman of Rabie Property Group, says the partnership builds on a proven mixed-use development model.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Century City has demonstrated what is possible when conferencing and hospitality are integrated into a carefully planned precinct. It becomes an economic catalyst that strengthens the broader node. Waterfall City already has the scale, infrastructure and connectivity required to support this next phase of growth.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Waterfall City Conference Centre and Hotel will be operated by the experienced team behind the Century City Conference Centre and Hotels, bringing more than a decade of operational expertise in business events and hospitality.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The development will also mark the launch of African Rain Collection, a hospitality portfolio created to oversee the group’s conference and hotel assets across Cape Town and Johannesburg.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conference centre will accommodate up to 1,350 delegates in a single venue and 2,000 guests across 16 flexible event spaces, complemented by outdoor venues designed for open-air events.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The adjoining hotel will feature 180 rooms and apartments, an all-day dining restaurant, private dining facilities, wellness amenities including a gym and spa, and a swimming pool.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed as part of the broader Waterfall City masterplan, the development aligns with Attacq’s integrated approach to sustainability and long-term precinct development.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Waterfall City Conference Centre and Hotel is expected to be fully operational by January 2028, with bookings already open for conferences and events from that date.\u003C/p>\n","2026-04-17T14:30:14",{"nodes":81},[82],{"name":35,"slug":36},{"node":84},{"sourceUrl":85,"altText":22},"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/attacq-waterfall-city-conference-centre.jpg","/waterfall-city-expands-its-business-events-offering-with-r750-million-conference-centre-and-hotel-development/",{"id":88,"databaseId":89,"title":90,"slug":91,"excerpt":92,"content":93,"date":94,"categories":95,"featuredImage":100,"uri":103},"cG9zdDo1Mzc1",5375,"Attacq Unveils Izinga Transportation Hub at Mall of Africa","attacq-unveils-izinga-transportation-hub-at-mall-of-africa","\u003Cp>Attacq Unveils Izinga Transportation Hub at Mall of Africa to Enhance Commuter Safety and AccessibilityJOHANNESBURG, 5 March 2025 – Attacq Limited has officially unveiled the Izinga Transportation Hub at Mall of Africa, a new integrated public transport facility designed to enhance commuter safety, accessibility and operational efficiency within one of Gauteng’s busiest retail and business… \u003Ca class=\"more-link\" href=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/attacq-unveils-izinga-transportation-hub-at-mall-of-africa/\">Continue reading \u003Cspan class=\"screen-reader-text\">Attacq Unveils Izinga Transportation Hub at Mall of Africa\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Attacq Unveils Izinga Transportation Hub at Mall of Africa to Enhance Commuter Safety and Accessibility\u003Cbr>\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>JOHANNESBURG, 5 March 2025 – Attacq Limited has officially unveiled the Izinga Transportation Hub at Mall of Africa, a new integrated public transport facility designed to enhance commuter safety, accessibility and operational efficiency within one of Gauteng’s busiest retail and business precincts.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wc-transport-hub-3-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5377\" srcset=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wc-transport-hub-3-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wc-transport-hub-3-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wc-transport-hub-3-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developed in partnership with key public stakeholders, the hub marks an important milestone in strengthening transport infrastructure serving the Midrand node. The facility is expected to improve the daily commuting experience for thousands of passengers travelling to and from the Mall of Africa and the Waterfall City precinct while supporting more organised and efficient transport operations.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed to improve commuter safety, operational efficiency, and the overall stakeholder experience, the hub integrates public transport and on-demand delivery services (such as Checkers Sixty60). The hub features clear wayfinding, structured traffic flow, passenger seating, ablution facilities and dedicated driver areas equipped with cellphone charging stations. The result is a modern facility that responds to the realities of urban mobility while creating a space defined by dignity, efficiency and comfort.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hendrick Nomazele, Waterfall City Operations Manager at Attacq Limited, said the development reflects Attacq’s commitment to building inclusive and accessible precincts that support both economic activity and the daily needs of communities.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“At Attacq, we believe successful precincts are built on infrastructure that supports the people who live, work and visit these spaces every day. The Izinga Transportation Hub is an important step in improving accessibility and enhancing the commuter experience at Mall of Africa, while supporting safer and more organised mobility within the broader Waterfall City precinct,” said Nomazele.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wc-transport-hub-4-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5378\" srcset=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wc-transport-hub-4-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wc-transport-hub-4-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wc-transport-hub-4-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guests attending the launch were welcomed by vibrant Pantsula dancers ahead of a formal programme that highlighted the importance of safe and well-managed public transport facilities for commuters, operators and the broader community. The event underscored the shared commitment between Attacq, transport stakeholders and public authorities to create a more organised, reliable and dignified commuting environment.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opening the programme, Nomazele welcomed guests and outlined the vision for the Izinga Transportation Hub.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“The Izinga Transportation Hub represents what can be achieved when property developers, transport operators and public authorities work together with a shared goal. Our aim is to provide a safe, clean and well-managed facility that improves the daily commuting experience for passengers while supporting the operators who serve this precinct,” he added.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official ribbon-cutting ceremony was performed by members of the Attacq Development Team together with Hendrick Nomazele, Mgazi Ntshangase and JMPD Director of Operations Angie Mokase, marking the formal opening of the facility and symbolising the collaborative partnership between Attacq, transport stakeholders and public authorities.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strategically located adjacent to Mall of Africa, the Izinga Transportation Hub will serve as a centralised node for public transport activity within the precinct. By providing a structured and well-managed transport environment, the hub aims to enhance safety, accessibility and operational efficiency while supporting the continued economic vibrancy and connectivity of the surrounding area.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wc-transport-hub-2-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5379\" srcset=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wc-transport-hub-2-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wc-transport-hub-2-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wc-transport-hub-2-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/figure>\n","2026-04-09T08:43:17",{"nodes":96},[97],{"name":98,"slug":99},"Press Release","press-release",{"node":101},{"sourceUrl":102,"altText":22},"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wc-transport-hub-updated.jpg","/attacq-unveils-izinga-transportation-hub-at-mall-of-africa/",{"id":105,"databaseId":106,"title":107,"slug":108,"excerpt":109,"content":110,"date":111,"categories":112,"featuredImage":115,"uri":118},"cG9zdDo1MzQ0",5344,"Attacq Delivers Strong Momentum with Upgraded Full-Year Guidance","attacq-delivers-strong-momentum-with-upgraded-full-year-guidance","\u003Cp>• Distributable income per share (DIPS) increased by 9.6% to 60.3 cents• Net operating income (NOI) increased by 5.2%, driven by contractual rental escalations, improved occupancy levels, income from newly developed buildings, and lower net finance costs• Weighted average annual trading density growth of 4.2%• Gearing improved to 25.1%, ICR strengthened to 3.15 times, and… \u003Ca class=\"more-link\" href=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/attacq-delivers-strong-momentum-with-upgraded-full-year-guidance/\">Continue reading \u003Cspan class=\"screen-reader-text\">Attacq Delivers Strong Momentum with Upgraded Full-Year Guidance\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">• Distributable income per share (DIPS) increased by 9.6% to 60.3 cents\u003Cbr>• Net operating income (NOI) increased by 5.2%, driven by contractual rental escalations, improved occupancy levels, income from newly developed buildings, and lower net finance costs\u003Cbr>• Weighted average annual trading density growth of 4.2%\u003Cbr>• Gearing improved to 25.1%, ICR strengthened to 3.15 times, and the cost of debt reduced to 8.9%\u003Cbr>• Interim Dividend Per Share (DPS) increased by 9.1% to 48.0 cents\u003Cbr>• High occupancy and collection rates of 93.7% and 100.1%, respectively\u003Cbr>• Development activity at Waterfall City totaling 86 507m² of GLA representing R2.1 billion of capital investment\u003Cbr>• 1.3 MWp rooftop PV installed YTD and 3.3Ml of backup water capacity added, strengthening energy and water resilience\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>10 March 2026 – Attacq Limited (“Attacq”)\u003C/strong>, The JSE-listed REIT and strategic development partner of Waterfall City, today reported DIPS growth of 9.6% to 60.3 cents for the six months ended 31 December 2025, declared an interim dividend of 48.0 cents per share, and raised its full-year guidance to between 11% and 14%.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Jackie van Niekerk, Attacq CEO, said:\u003C/strong> \u003Cem>“Our interim results reflect continued delivery against our strategic priorities. Our portfolio continues to perform strongly, and we are seeing the benefit in our performance. Market rentals are growing, our development pipeline is active, and our balance sheet is in good shape. We are confident that we are firmly positioned as a catalyst for sustainable growth driving value for our stakeholders.”\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>DIPS increased by 9.6% to 60.3 cents (December 2024: 55.0 cents), driven by contractual rental escalations, improved occupancy levels, income from newly developed buildings, and lower net finance costs.\u003Cbr>Gross revenue increased by 8.9% to R1.6 billion and rental income rose by 4.9% to R1.5 billion. Net operating income increased by 5.2% to R936.9 million (Dec 2024: 16.8% to R890.3 million) and, on a like-for-like basis, rose by 5.7%, demonstrating the strength and stability of the group’s underlying property platform. Total assets increased to R25.2 billion, with the NAV attributable to equity owners of Attacq amounting to R13.5 billion, equivalent to R19.32 per share.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Development momentum at Waterfall City\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2369-ATTACQ-SPEC_View-04-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5350\" srcset=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2369-ATTACQ-SPEC_View-04-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2369-ATTACQ-SPEC_View-04-300x169.jpg 300w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2369-ATTACQ-SPEC_View-04-768x432.jpg 768w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2369-ATTACQ-SPEC_View-04.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cbr>During the interim period, the JNB 12.1 Vantage data centre was completed, adding 5 576m² of effective GLA to Attacq’s portfolio.\u003Cbr>The group also achieved practical completion of Galileo, the fourth and final tower in the Ellipse Waterfall development, adding 220 residential units to the precinct. 96.8% of units have been sold to date, further showcasing residential demand in Waterfall City.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"422\" src=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Waterfall-City-3-projects--1024x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5348\" srcset=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Waterfall-City-3-projects--1024x422.jpg 1024w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Waterfall-City-3-projects--300x124.jpg 300w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Waterfall-City-3-projects--768x317.jpg 768w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Waterfall-City-3-projects--1536x633.jpg 1536w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Waterfall-City-3-projects--1568x646.jpg 1568w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Waterfall-City-3-projects-.jpg 1977w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cbr>These developments form part of a broader pipeline aimed at strengthening Waterfall City’s position as one of South Africa’s leading mixed-use precincts. In addition, construction of the Gateway East offices commenced and the next residential development, Aspire Waterfall City, has been launched. The twenty-story development comprises 217 units of which 145 units have been pre-sold to date.\u003Cbr>Development activity across the precinct remains robust, with 86 507m² of developments under construction and approved pipeline projects, valued at approximately R2.1 billion. Waterfall City’s effective share represents 47 256m² of GLA, with an effective capital investment of R1.3 billion.\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gateway-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5346\" srcset=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gateway-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gateway-300x200.jpg 300w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gateway-768x512.jpg 768w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gateway-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gateway-1568x1045.jpg 1568w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gateway.jpg 1838w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Strong portfolio performance\u003Cbr>\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Across the completed South African real estate portfolio, occupancy improved to 93.7% and 92.5% of leases expiring in the period were successfully renewed, reflecting strong client demand across the group’s retail, collaboration and logistics hubs.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"943\" src=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lynnwood-Bridge-QA-1-1024x943.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5349\" srcset=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lynnwood-Bridge-QA-1-1024x943.jpg 1024w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lynnwood-Bridge-QA-1-300x276.jpg 300w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lynnwood-Bridge-QA-1-768x707.jpg 768w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lynnwood-Bridge-QA-1.jpg 1482w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cbr>Collections remained consistently strong at 100.1%, demonstrating the quality of the group’s client base. Operational efficiencies also improved, with the municipal recovery ratio rising to 95.3%, supported by the continued rollout of rooftop photovoltaic systems and enhanced real-time utility monitoring.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Retail-experience hubs maintained high occupancy levels of 97.8%, while collaboration hubs recorded occupancy of 88.4% as many businesses are returning to work full time.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Portfolio trading density increased by 4.2% to R4 349/m², supported by a 2.9% increase in total tenant turnover to R15.3 billion, while the rent-to-turnover ratio remained stable at 6.7%, highlighting the sustainability of client performance across the portfolio.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Mall of Africa continued to strengthen its position as one of South Africa’s leading retail destinations, supported by strong tenant demand, ongoing brand investment and a curated experiential retail strategy. During the period, the mall welcomed five new international and premium brands, Coach, Kate Spade, Silky, Kids Around and Bootlegger, while eight existing retailers upgraded their stores, including Cotton On, Emporio Armani and G-Star. Experiential activations also played an important role in driving footfall and engagement, with initiatives such as the Pantry pop-up and the Hair-itage activation. These initiatives contributed to a 4.2% improvement in trading density over the 12-month period, while occupancy remained exceptionally strong at 98.6%.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Attacq-Africa-Mall-Operational-Slide-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5347\" srcset=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Attacq-Africa-Mall-Operational-Slide-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Attacq-Africa-Mall-Operational-Slide-300x200.jpg 300w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Attacq-Africa-Mall-Operational-Slide-768x512.jpg 768w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Attacq-Africa-Mall-Operational-Slide-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Attacq-Africa-Mall-Operational-Slide-1568x1046.jpg 1568w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Attacq-Africa-Mall-Operational-Slide.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cbr>Beyond Mall of Africa, Attacq’s regional retail hubs continued to perform well. Eikestad Mall in Stellenbosch, Garden Route Mall in George and MooiRivier Mall in Potchefstroom all delivered positive operational metrics during the period, supported by strong tenant demand, targeted refurbishments and active placemaking initiatives. MooiRivier Mall recorded 7.6% growth in trading density and a 2.4% increase in footfall, while Garden Route Mall delivered 2.9% trading density growth and maintained exceptional occupancy of 99.8%. Eikestad Mall also continued to perform well with 3.3% trading density growth and occupancy of 97.9%, supported by store upgrades and its role in establishing the local Special Rating Area to enhance the cleanliness and safety of the surrounding precinct.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Balance sheet remains robust\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cbr>\u003C/strong>The group maintained a strong balance sheet, with gearing remaining stable at 25.1%, while the interest cover ratio improved to 3.15 times, reflecting higher net operating income and lower finance costs. Total interest-bearing borrowings increased marginally to R6.9 billion, with no refinancing required before July 2027, providing significant funding stability.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>The group’s weighted average cost of debt decreased to 8.9%, supported by refinancing initiatives and optimisation of its hedging profile.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>In October 2025, GCR reaffirmed Attacq’s A+[ZA] long-term and A+[ZA] short-term credit ratings with a stable outlook, reflecting the strength of the group’s asset base and balance sheet.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Attacq ended the reporting period with available liquidity of approximately R1.5 billion, providing ample capacity to fund its development pipeline and operational requirements.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Attacq interim CFO Peter de Villiers\u003C/strong> said the group’s financial performance reflects disciplined capital management and the resilience of its earnings base. \u003Cem>“Our interim results demonstrate the quality and sustainability of Attacq’s cash-generative property platform. DIPS growth of 9.6% was supported by improving operational performance, stable occupancy and lower funding costs. With low gearing at 25.1%, strong liquidity and an improved interest cover ratio of 3.15 times, the group remains well positioned to fund its development pipeline while maintaining a strong and flexible balance sheet.”\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Sustainability and operational efficiency\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cbr>\u003C/strong>Attacq continued to invest in sustainability and operational resilience initiatives during the period. The rollout of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems across the portfolio has accelerated during the period, reducing reliance on grid electricity while helping to manage energy costs and improve municipal recoveries. By combining on-site solar generation with real-time monitoring through the group’s digital Smart Utility Hub, Attacq is able to track electricity consumption and recoveries more effectively, contributing to an improvement in the municipal recovery ratio to 95.3%.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>In parallel, the group continued to invest in water resilience infrastructure. Over the past few years, Attacq has taken deliberate steps to strengthen the sustainability and reliability of its precincts, expanding infrastructure through the completion of an additional 1.3 MWp of rooftop solar PV and installing 1.3 million litres of water backup capacity. These investments help ensure that precincts remain operational and protected during periods of strain on municipal systems.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Similar measures have been implemented across other assets in the portfolio. To further strengthen resilience, Attacq has established a dedicated task team that actively monitors and oversees water systems across its precincts, working closely with clients, Johannesburg Water and other stakeholders to support coordinated planning, rapid response and responsible stewardship of this essential resource.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>These initiatives reflect Attacq’s focus on operational resilience, sustainability and protecting tenant trading continuity.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Interim dividend and outlook\u003Cbr>\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>The board has declared an interim dividend of 48.0 cents per share, representing a payout ratio of 79.6% of distributable income. Looking ahead, the group has upgraded its full-year FY26 DIPS growth guidance to between 11.0% and 14.0%, while maintaining a dividend payout ratio of approximately 80%.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Reflecting on the group’s performance and the year ahead, \u003Cstrong>van Niekerk said:\u003C/strong> “We enter the second half of the year with good momentum. Our strategy remains firmly focused on South Africa, with Waterfall City as our primary growth engine, supported by a strong Rest of South Africa portfolio. Together, these two drivers anchor our commitment to developing dominant, high performing precincts across the country.\u003C/p>\n","2026-03-13T15:19:52",{"nodes":113},[114],{"name":98,"slug":99},{"node":116},{"sourceUrl":117,"altText":22},"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ellipse-waterfall-city.jpg","/attacq-delivers-strong-momentum-with-upgraded-full-year-guidance/",{"id":120,"databaseId":121,"title":122,"slug":123,"excerpt":124,"content":125,"date":126,"categories":127,"featuredImage":130,"uri":133},"cG9zdDo0NzUy",4752,"Logistics goes strategic: Attacq builds South Africa’s future hubs","logistics-goes-strategic-attacq-builds-south-africas-future-hubs","\u003Cp>Logistics property is no longer passive real estate – it’s essential economic infrastructure. Yet much of South Africa’s industrial stock is outdated and inefficient. Attacq has positioned itself to change that. In South Africa’s current economy, reliability isn’t optional – it’s strategic. Consumers demand same-day or next-day delivery. Retailers require precision distribution. Manufacturers can’t tolerate… \u003Ca class=\"more-link\" href=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/logistics-goes-strategic-attacq-builds-south-africas-future-hubs/\">Continue reading \u003Cspan class=\"screen-reader-text\">Logistics goes strategic: Attacq builds South Africa’s future hubs\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Logistics property is no longer passive real estate – it’s essential economic infrastructure. Yet much of South Africa’s industrial stock is outdated and inefficient. Attacq has positioned itself to change that.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In South Africa’s current economy, reliability isn’t optional – it’s strategic. Consumers demand same-day or next-day delivery. Retailers require precision distribution. Manufacturers can’t tolerate supply chain breaks, all against a backdrop of infrastructure strain, rising costs and ongoing service delivery challenges. The 2026 state of the nation address underscored this shift: government has linked logistics performance, including freight rail, ports and broader transport reform, directly to export competitiveness, industrial growth and investment. Public-private partnerships and concessions are being introduced to unlock logistics capacity and shift freight from road to rail as part of this agenda.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This elevates logistics property from passive real estate to essential economic infrastructure.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attacq Limited has positioned itself accordingly.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) is developing logistics precincts built to reduce operational friction, improve energy and supply-chain resilience, and support long-term tenant growth in an increasingly volatile operating environment.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-from-space-to-system\">\u003Cstrong>From space to system\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warehousing has evolved from only square metreage and highway access to speed, uptime and flow. Attacq’s precinct-led model recognises this shift. Rather than delivering isolated buildings, the company develops integrated nodes where transport planning, sustainability infrastructure, utilities, security and tenant mix function as a co-ordinated system.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waterfall City Logistics Hub is centrally located between Pretoria and Joburg, forming a key component of the broader Waterfall City node. Its strong visibility and accessibility along major national logistics routes make it an attractive location for ultra-modern light industrial, high-tech, logistics and distribution operations. Easily reached from key transport corridors and near Waterfall City’s retail and lifestyle amenities, the hub combines connectivity with a secure, well-managed environment. Purpose-built facilities prioritise integration, flexibility and operational efficiency across warehouse and office components, enabling cross-functional teams to operate from a single site and support seamless collaboration and productivity.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-engineering-resilience-into-design\">\u003Cstrong>Engineering resilience into design\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across its logistics portfolio, Attacq embeds resilience at design level, with specifications tailored to individual tenant requirements and site conditions. Developments typically prioritise generous clear heights to maximise vertical storage capacity, deep yards to enable efficient truck circulation, and roofing designed to accommodate renewable energy solutions. Water resilience measures, including back-up supply and rainwater harvesting where feasible, are incorporated to support operational continuity.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smart metering allows tenants to monitor water and energy consumption in real time. Energy-efficient lighting and environmentally responsible materials further enhance sustainability performance.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These features are not cosmetic enhancements. They are practical safeguards in a market shaped by load-shedding, rising utility costs and increasing environmental accountability.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Businesses operating within Attacq precincts benefit from infrastructure designed to maintain continuity when external systems falter.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-waterfall-city-junction-at-scale\">\u003Cstrong>Waterfall City Junction at scale\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Waterfall City Junction, a major logistics development within the broader Waterfall City node, Attacq is advancing a phased rollout designed to align infrastructure delivery with tenant demand. The scale of the project allows for long-term expansion while ensuring that services, utilities and transport access evolve in step with occupancy. This measured approach reduces speculative risk and supports disciplined capital deployment.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Construction is under way on a 22,142m² speculative warehouse designed for flexibility and immediate occupation. The facility is configured to accommodate a range of operational requirements, enabling tenants to scale efficiently within a prime logistics location.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A further 16,000m² tenant-driven development is in advanced planning, reflecting sustained demand within the precinct.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon completion, Waterfall City Junction will stand as a significant logistics hub, forming a key component of Attacq’s long-term strategy.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Importantly, about 70% of Attacq’s logistics developments are intentionally adaptable rather than highly specialised. Facilities can support e-commerce fulfilment, distribution, light manufacturing, or blended head office functions. This flexibility allows tenants to evolve without relocating, reducing operational disruption and long-term risk.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-attracting-market-leaders\">\u003Cstrong>Attracting market leaders\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attacq has delivered bespoke logistics facilities for BMW, Cotton On, Massbuild and Amrod. Many have integrated multiple operational functions within a single precinct, consolidating distribution, manufacturing and administrative capacity in one location.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The presence of the 80MW Vantage Data Centres campus further strengthens the strategic positioning of Waterfall City. As Vantage’s first African campus, the hyperscale development introduces advanced digital infrastructure into the ecosystem. Physical distribution and digital connectivity now operate within the same managed environment.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This convergence reinforces Waterfall City’s role as a commercial anchor node within Gauteng’s logistics landscape.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-capital-commitment-and-performance\">\u003Cstrong>Capital commitment and performance\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a significant development pipeline in place, Attacq has positioned logistics as a long-term growth vector within its portfolio. New space is being introduced in measured phases, reflecting both sustained demand for modern logistics infrastructure and a disciplined approach to capital allocation.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Historically, Attacq’s logistics portfolio has demonstrated stable occupancy levels, positive rental momentum, and long lease tenures, reflecting sustained demand for well-located, modern logistics space. Management has consistently positioned the segment as a growing contributor to portfolio resilience and income visibility.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-building-what-the-economy-requires\">\u003Cstrong>Building what the economy requires\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Africa’s logistics sector is roughly valued at more than R260bn and continues to expand alongside ecommerce growth and regional trade flows. At the same time, much of the country’s industrial stock remains outdated and inefficient.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attacq’s response is structured and long term. Owning, controlling, and managing precincts holistically, the company creates environments where infrastructure, sustainability and connectivity align to support business performance.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a market where reliability determines competitiveness, logistics real estate has become a strategic differentiator. Attacq is building the systems that enable South Africa’s economy to move with confidence.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: \u003Ca href=\"https://currencynews.co.za/\">https://currencynews.co.za/\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","2026-03-03T15:32:21",{"nodes":128},[129],{"name":98,"slug":99},{"node":131},{"sourceUrl":132,"altText":22},"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/attacq-vantage-logistics-space.jpg","/logistics-goes-strategic-attacq-builds-south-africas-future-hubs/",{"id":135,"databaseId":136,"title":137,"slug":138,"excerpt":139,"content":140,"date":141,"categories":142,"featuredImage":145,"uri":148},"cG9zdDo0OTE3",4917,"Attacq Breaks Ground on Waterfall City Junction, a Landmark Logistics Development","attacq-breaks-ground-on-waterfall-city-junction-a-landmark-logistics-development","\u003Cp>Johannesburg, 20 November 2025 – On Thursday, Attacq marked a major milestone with the official groundbreaking ceremony of Waterfall City Junction, held at the construction site. Attacq CEO Jackie Van Niekerk performed the honours by driving the excavator and officially breaking ground, a symbolic moment signalling the start of one of Gauteng’s most ambitious logistics… \u003Ca class=\"more-link\" href=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/attacq-breaks-ground-on-waterfall-city-junction-a-landmark-logistics-development/\">Continue reading \u003Cspan class=\"screen-reader-text\">Attacq Breaks Ground on Waterfall City Junction, a Landmark Logistics Development\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Johannesburg, 20 November 2025\u003C/strong> – On Thursday, Attacq marked a major milestone with the official groundbreaking ceremony of Waterfall City Junction, held at the construction site. Attacq CEO Jackie Van Niekerk performed the honours by driving the excavator and officially breaking ground, a symbolic moment signalling the start of one of Gauteng’s most ambitious logistics precinct developments.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waterfall City Junction forms part of Attacq’s broader vision for integrated urban development, striking a balance between accessibility, functionality, and sustainability, in line with its precinct-led strategy in which logistics continue to be a key driver of growth.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located within the greater Waterfall City node, Waterfall City Junction occupies a key position for logistics operations in the region. Approximately 10 kilometres from Sandton, the precinct offers direct access to the N1 highway and is conveniently connected to Allandale Road, the K113, and is set to become the new north-side arterial road and a major game changer for mobility and logistics efficiency in the region.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Waterfall City Junction is an investment that will continue to build South Africa’s future.” says Jackie Van Niekerk, CEO of Attacq. “This project reflects our commitment to unlocking opportunity through world-class infrastructure and long-term vision.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Waterfall City Junction offers logistics operators a prime location with direct access to major highways, supported by infrastructure that is simply unmatched in this market,” says David Oosthuizen, Development Executive at Attacq. “With the K113 now unlocking a major north–south arterial route, and the scale of land becoming available online, we are creating an environment that enables faster turnaround times, lower operating costs, and meaningful long-term growth for leading logistics operators.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The area’s transport infrastructure adds further value, with the precinct close to both the Midrand and Marlboro Gautrain stations, providing reliable public transport options for commuters. In addition, O.R. Tambo, Lanseria, and Grand Central airports all fall within a 31-kilometre radius, making Waterfall City Junction a convenient base for businesses that depend on efficient regional and international connectivity.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/attacq-groundbreaking-waterfall-city-junction-event-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4919\" srcset=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/attacq-groundbreaking-waterfall-city-junction-event-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/attacq-groundbreaking-waterfall-city-junction-event-300x200.jpg 300w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/attacq-groundbreaking-waterfall-city-junction-event-768x512.jpg 768w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/attacq-groundbreaking-waterfall-city-junction-event-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/attacq-groundbreaking-waterfall-city-junction-event-1568x1045.jpg 1568w, https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/attacq-groundbreaking-waterfall-city-junction-event.jpg 1638w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" />\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cbr>Waterfall City, as a logistics node, has been highly successful in the past, with the previous three logistics precincts already secured, boasting occupants such as Cotton On, Vantage Data Centres, Plumblink, Amrod, and Cummins. Attacq Ltd is leading the development of Waterfall City Junction, in a joint shareholding with Sanlam Properties (Pty) Ltd. Covering 1.5 million m² with 600,000 m² of approved development rights, it is one of the largest infrastructure projects in Gauteng. Bulk infrastructure is already being installed for four of the six planned phases marking a significant step in unlocking the land. Phase 1 is underway, with a 22,000 m² speculative warehouse currently under construction.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phase 1 has already attracted its first logistics client, signalling strong market confidence in the precinct’s potential.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waterfall City Junction reflects a commitment to sustainable development and is designed with water resilience in mind. The land incorporates off-site stormwater systems and a five-day backup water supply for each development. Warehouse roofs are built to support future solar panels, and landscaping will be managed under an environmental plan. Together, these measures reduce the development’s ecological footprint and support long-term operational savings and resilience for the occupants.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Sustainability has become a defining element of property development,” adds Oosthuizen. “It is no longer about compliance but about creating spaces that are more resilient and cost-effective over time. Every aspect of Waterfall City Junction has been designed with this in mind.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the broader Waterfall City ecosystem, the new precinct benefits from an established network of residential, retail, and commercial developments, including the Mall of Africa and a growing number of corporate headquarters. This integration allows businesses to operate within a managed urban node that already provides comprehensive infrastructure and amenities.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thursday’s groundbreaking represents the beginning of a multi-phase development that will reshape logistics capacity in Johannesburg, supported by premium infrastructure and a long-term market-led vision.\u003C/p>\n","2025-11-20T18:55:00",{"nodes":143},[144],{"name":35,"slug":36},{"node":146},{"sourceUrl":147,"altText":22},"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/attacq-groundbreaking-waterfall-city-junction.jpg","/attacq-breaks-ground-on-waterfall-city-junction-a-landmark-logistics-development/",{"id":150,"databaseId":151,"title":152,"slug":153,"excerpt":154,"content":155,"date":156,"categories":157,"featuredImage":163,"uri":166},"cG9zdDo0OTA1",4905,"Attacq Paints the City Pink in Support of Cancer Awareness Month","attacq-paints-the-city-pink-in-support-of-cancer-awareness-month","\u003Cp>From Johannesburg to George, Attacq’s precincts light up with hope, compassion, and community spirit in support of Cancer Awareness Month. South Africa, 27 October 2025 – This October, Attacq and its flagship precincts across South Africa joined forces to Paint the City Pink in recognition of Cancer Awareness Month. Through a series of meaningful initiatives… \u003Ca class=\"more-link\" href=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/attacq-paints-the-city-pink-in-support-of-cancer-awareness-month/\">Continue reading \u003Cspan class=\"screen-reader-text\">Attacq Paints the City Pink in Support of Cancer Awareness Month\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Johannesburg to George, Attacq’s precincts light up with hope, compassion, and community spirit in support of Cancer Awareness Month.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cbr>South Africa, 27 October 2025 – This October, Attacq and its flagship precincts across South Africa joined forces to Paint the City Pink in recognition of Cancer Awareness Month. Through a series of meaningful initiatives at Waterfall City, Mall of Africa, Waterfall Corner, Lynnwood Bridge Retail, Eikestad Mall, Garden Route Mall and MooiRivier Mall, Attacq aimed to inspire awareness, raising funds and bring communities together to stand in solidarity with those affected by cancer.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cbr>More than 1,000 trees across Attacq’s precincts were wrapped in pink — including 626 at Waterfall City, 161 at MooiRivier Mall, 100 at Waterfall Corner, 82 at Garden Route Mall, and 50 at Lynnwood Bridge Retail. Each pink tree stood as a symbol of hope, courage, and collective strength in the fight against cancer. Each activation embodied Attacq’s commitment to building connected communities and creating spaces that make a tangible impact – uniting beauty, endurance, creativity and care in the fight against cancer.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cbr>In partnership with Estée Lauder and Living with Cancer SA, Waterfall City and Mall of Africa were illuminated in pink throughout October – a powerful visual expression of unity, awareness, and resilience. Under the Paint the City Pink banner, the initiative transformed Attacq’s precincts into beacons of solidarity, with spaces like Mall of Africa’s Forest Walk hosting Share the Love, a ribbon activation inviting visitors to pen messages of encouragement for cancer warriors across South Africa in partnership with Living with Cancer SA and CANSA.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each message stood as a symbol of care, hope, and support in the face of one of the world’s most persistent health challenges. Visitors also joined a social media challenge, sharing photos of their support for Breast Cancer Awareness using\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time To End Breast Cancer, amplifying awareness and inspiring others to stand together in the fight against cancer.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Waterfall Corner, SkinPhD transformed beauty into a force for good. Throughout October, R20 from every new set of nails was donated to PinkDrive, supporting life-saving breast health screenings. Shoppers also had the opportunity to purchase pink or blue hair extensions for R100, with R60 of each sale going directly to the organisation. “Cancer awareness is about dignity and community,” said a representative from SkinPhD. “Every person who participates is contributing to early detection and, ultimately, saving lives.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Pretoria, Lynnwood Bridge Retail hosted TEAM T24 – endurance athletes Tienie and Roche, from the Eastern Cape– for a 24-hour rowing challenge held from 9 to 10 October in support of non-profit company, PinkDrive. Having witnessed the impact of cancer in their own lives, the duo set out to raise funds and awareness for mobile mammography services and breast health education. “This challenge is about endurance, but more importantly, it was about impact,” they said. “We rowed for our mothers, sisters and friends – and for a future where early detection saves more lives.” Throughout the challenge, visitors to Lynnwood Bridge Retail showed their support, cheering on TEAM T24 and donating towards the cause through on-site contribution points and direct support for PinkDrive.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 16 to 18 October, Eikestad Mall and Attacq partnered with Living with Cancer to create a symbolic and interactive display of unity. Visitors were invited to write personal messages of encouragement on ping-pong balls and drop them into a ribbon-shaped structure forming a Symbol of Hope. They also placed colourful ribbons on a Ribbon Wall, each representing love, remembrance, or support for those affected by cancer. Visitors could scan QR codes at the activation to register as survivors, warriors, or supporters — connecting them to Living with Cancer’s network of resources and counselling services.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Garden Route Mall in George, the centre partnered with Bethesda Medical & Relief for a Cancer Awareness Outreach on Wednesday, 8 October. The mall donated R6,000 to Pink Trees for Pauline, a national initiative that wraps trees in pink fabric to raise awareness and funds for cancer support. Visitors also accessed free health checks, including blood pressure and glucose testing, while engaging with healthcare professionals at the Charity Court — fostering awareness and care through meaningful connection.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further north, MooiRivier Mall in Potchefstroom recently hosted Cupcakes of Hope, where the community came together to bake and sell 3,787 cupcakes in a single day, raising R56,000 in vital funds for children with cancer. The mall also participated in the Pink Trees for Pauline campaign – a heartfelt tribute to families affected by cancer and a reminder of the strength that comes from unity and compassion.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“At Attacq, we see our precincts as more than places to shop or visit. 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It has set the tone for a leadership journey focused on resilience, and collaboration, which is shaping the next chapter… \u003Ca class=\"more-link\" href=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/attacq-is-powering-a-new-era-of-logistics-and-precinct-innovation/\">Continue reading \u003Cspan class=\"screen-reader-text\">Attacq is powering a new era of logistics and precinct innovation \u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interviewed and written by Ray Mahlaka\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“Don’t let the storm shake you.” In challenging times, Jackie van Niekerk, CEO of Attacq, has used this simple but powerful message, to motivate and uplift the Attacq team. It has set the tone for a leadership journey focused on resilience, and collaboration, which is shaping the next chapter of South African real estate.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As global logistics and urban development evolve, Attacq is transforming real estate, blending world-class precincts with future-ready infrastructure to drive the next phase of South Africa’s growth.\u003Cbr>CEO of Attacq Jackie van Niekerk has over 16 years’ experience across major property funds, and has helped Attacq pivot from being a traditional property company to a growing force in the precinct and logistics space. Her steady leadership style, marked by openness and authenticity, has been one of the driving forces behind Attacq’s success.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Ca href=\"/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Asset-Issue141-Attacq-4.pdf\">Click here\u003C/a> to read the full feature.\u003C/p>\n","2025-10-01T06:13:00",{"nodes":176},[177],{"name":35,"slug":36},{"node":179},{"sourceUrl":180,"altText":22},"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/attacq-asset-magazine-feature.jpg","/attacq-is-powering-a-new-era-of-logistics-and-precinct-innovation/",{"id":183,"databaseId":184,"title":185,"slug":186,"excerpt":187,"content":188,"date":189,"categories":190,"featuredImage":193,"uri":196},"cG9zdDo0OTAy",4902,"Attacq Outperforms with Standout Full-year Results","attacq-outperforms-with-standout-full-year-results","\u003Cp>Distributable income per share (DIPS) increased by 25.6% to 108.3 cents per share (cps), (June 2024: increased by 19.9%). Full year dividend growth of 26.1% to 87.0 cps, (June 2024: increased by 19.0%) Net operating income (NOI) increased by 14.0%.  Full financial year benefit from the Waterfall City transaction with GEPF and 100% interest in… \u003Ca class=\"more-link\" href=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/attacq-outperforms-with-standout-full-year-results/\">Continue reading \u003Cspan class=\"screen-reader-text\">Attacq Outperforms with Standout Full-year Results\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Distributable income per share (DIPS) increased by 25.6% to 108.3 cents per share (cps), (June 2024: increased by 19.9%).\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full year dividend growth of 26.1% to 87.0 cps, (June 2024: increased by 19.0%)\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Net operating income (NOI) increased by 14.0%. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full financial year benefit from the Waterfall City transaction with GEPF and 100% interest in Mall of Africa\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High occupancy and collection rates of 91.6% and 100.0% respectively \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Development activity (developments under construction and pipeline development) at Waterfall City totalling 90 644m\u003Csup>2\u003C/sup> of GLA with a total cost of R2.3 billion\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strategic capital management lowered finance charges and strengthened the interest cover ratio to 2.95 time\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Installed 3.3 MWp of rooftop PV systems, with renewable energy contributing 9.1% of total energy mix\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FY26 DIPS expected to grow between 7.0% and 10% with a dividend payout ratio of 80%\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>16 September 2025 – Attacq Limited (“Attacq”)\u003C/strong>, the JSE-listed REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) and strategic development partner of Waterfall City, today announced a market-leading set of financial results for the year ended 30 June 2025. DIPS rose by 25.6% to 108.3 cents with a full-year dividend of 87.0 cents per share declared, representing growth of 26.1% and reflecting performance that continues to set Attacq apart in the industry. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Jackie van Niekerk, Attacq CEO, said:\u003C/strong> “Over the past year, we have navigated sustained headwinds and a challenging operating environment by prioritising disciplined capital allocation, NOI growth, cost containment, and a thriving working culture that have delivered an exceptional set of results. We are encouraged by the growth in market rentals across all sectors, and leasing activity was robust with the full-year benefit of the landmark Waterfall City transaction and 100% ownership from Mall of Africa for the year. Development activity across Waterfall City further continues to create long-term value. We remain focused on driving sustainable growth and delivering quality spaces in South Africa that meet the evolving needs of our communities.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Raj Nana, Attacq CFO, said:\u003C/strong> “Attacq’s FY25 reflects the continued execution of our focused strategy, quality portfolio, and disciplined capital allocation. Attacq’s market leading financial performance follows on from our previous financial year, which was also exceptional. DIPS increased by 25.6% to 108.3 cents, underpinned by improved NOI, lower net finance costs, and higher municipal recoveries, supported by our rooftop PV roll-out. The successful execution of our debt strategy, including another major refinance, the R760 million raised under our DMTN programme and our first long-term credit rating of A+\u003Csub>[ZA]\u003C/sub>, have resulted in our average cost of debt reducing by 80bps from the prior year, a low gearing level of 25.3% and interest cover ratio of 2.95 times. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our DIPS has grown by more than 50% from two years ago, which is a remarkable performance. Looking ahead, Attacq is in a very strong position going into the next financial year as we aim to continue to deliver strong returns for our shareholders.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Strategic SA focus to drive future growth.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attacq remains committed to the expansion of its South African real estate portfolio, with a continued focus on developing Waterfall City. Centrally located in Gauteng, Waterfall City, is a leading mixed-use hub for business, residential, and lifestyle activities. With 1.1 million m² of prime development bulk under its belt, Attacq—through its 70% subsidiary AWIC—is unlocking the future of the City by investing in world-class infrastructure.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building on the success of Ellipse Waterfall, Attacq launched Aspire Waterfall City in May 2025, a 19-storey, 217-unit residential tower with integrated mixed-use space, valued at R295.5 million. Early market response has been strong, with 112 units, or 51.6% of the development by number of units, sold within months of the launch, reflecting continued demand for quality residential living within Waterfall City.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attacq has launched Waterfall City Junction, a strategic logistics hub within Waterfall City. With client-led developments already secured and speculative warehouse development set to begin in FY26, the precinct is gaining strong momentum. The 627,582m² site includes 313,791m² of bulk and is envisioned as a secure, environmentally sustainable logistics park. Phase 1 infrastructure (±156,000m²) was completed in FY25, with formal proclamation expected in Q1 of FY26.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mall of Africa, Attacq’s flagship retail asset, strengthened its position with nine new brands and refurbishment of 33 existing retailers. A refreshed brand rollout positioned the mall as “connecting the world to Africa and Africa to the world,” supported by repainting and operational upgrades, reinforcing its status as a premier retail destination.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Capital structure prudently managed.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attacq repaid interest-bearing borrowings from sales proceeds and refinanced R5.9 billion in bank debt at lower margins which together with the launch of its DMTN programme, raising R760 million at materially lower margins, resulted in a reduced weighted average cost of debt of 9.2%. The Group interest cover ratio improved to 2.95 times while gearing was maintained at 25.3%.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strong balance sheet performance was supported by a 7.3% rise in total assets to R24.6 billion and a 6.0% increase in net asset value (NAV) to R16.6 billion. NAV attributable to Attacq equity owners increased to R13.3 billion, equating to R18.94 per share. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Sustainability driving returns and resilience.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sustainability remains a key focus for Attacq, with initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency, resilience, and environmental performance across the portfolio. Over the past year, 3.3MWp of rooftop PV systems were installed, contributing 9.1% of the Group’s total energy mix, which together with real-time monitoring via the Smart Utility Hub enhanced the municipal recovery ratio from 89.9% to 94.4% and supported NOI growth. \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Mall of Africa, the existing 8-year-old PV installation was upgraded, with an additional 1.3MWp of rooftop PV systems added. These efficiency initiatives earned EDGE Advanced certification, making it the largest global retail real estate asset with this rating. MooiRivier Mall in Potchefstroom also benefited from its 2.4MWp rooftop PV system, which improved municipal recoveries. Attacq has made significant strides in enhancing water resilience across its precincts. A 655Kℓ water backup project, completed in November 2024, now provides up to five days of water supply, strengthening operational continuity and sustainability.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These initiatives reflect Attacq’s ongoing commitment to sustainable operations, delivering tangible benefits for investors and key stakeholders alike.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>Commenting on the outlook for the year ahead, Nana says\u003C/strong>, “We are excited about the prospects for the year ahead. Attacq enters FY26 in an exceptional financial position and with a solid foundation from which to deliver continued growth. The year will see us derive returns from Waterfall City development activity, increased solar energy utilisation and reduced finance interest charges. We accordingly expect growth in DIPS of between 7% and 10% for FY26 with the payout ratio held steady at 80%.”\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">“We are extremely proud of Attacq’s performance, which reflects delivery against our strategic priorities. Our growth is underpinned by a people-centric approach, a disciplined capital structure, operational excellence through an integrated digital business, and a strong client focus. By continuing to deliver positive impacts for our communities and the environment, we are confident in our ability to create sustainable long-term value,” \u003Cstrong>concludes van Niekerk.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n","2025-09-16T06:31:00",{"nodes":191},[192],{"name":17,"slug":18},{"node":194},{"sourceUrl":195,"altText":22},"https://wp.attacq.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/attacq-results-16-sept-2025.jpg","/attacq-outperforms-with-standout-full-year-results/",{"id":198,"databaseId":199,"title":200,"slug":201,"excerpt":202,"content":203,"date":204,"categories":205,"featuredImage":208,"uri":211},"cG9zdDoyNzI5",2729,"Attacq announces appointment of  Ipeleng Mkhari as new Chairperson of the Board","attacq-announces-appointment-of-ipeleng-mkhari-as-new-chairperson-of-the-board","\u003Cp>12 September 2025 – Attacq Limited (Attacq), the JSE-listed REIT and strategic development partner of Waterfall City, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Ipeleng Mkhari as Independent Non-Executive Chairperson of its Board. Ms Mkhari succeeds Mr Pierre Tredoux, who has served as Attacq’s Independent Non-Executive Chairperson since 2012. Ms Mkhari has been a… \u003Ca class=\"more-link\" href=\"https://wp.attacq.co.za/attacq-announces-appointment-of-ipeleng-mkhari-as-new-chairperson-of-the-board/\">Continue reading \u003Cspan class=\"screen-reader-text\">Attacq announces appointment of  Ipeleng Mkhari as new Chairperson of the Board\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cstrong>12 September 2025 – \u003C/strong>Attacq Limited (Attacq), the JSE-listed REIT and strategic development partner of Waterfall City, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Ipeleng Mkhari as Independent Non-Executive Chairperson of its Board.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ms Mkhari succeeds Mr Pierre Tredoux, who has served as Attacq’s Independent Non-Executive Chairperson since 2012.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ms Mkhari has been a member of the Attacq Board since March 2018 and brings over 26  years of entrepreneurial and leadership experience across asset management, infrastructure investing, logistics and industrial manufacturing. She is the co-founder and CEO of Motseng Investment Holdings, a diversified investment holdings group, and previously established South Africa’s first black woman-owned CCTV business. Ms Mkhari has received several prestigious awards during her career and is a past president of the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA). \u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr Tredoux, who first joined the Attacq Board in 2005, has made an invaluable contribution to the company during his tenure. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Barnstone Group and previously served as a Managing Director at Deloitte Consulting South Africa. With decades of experience advising South Africa’s leading organisations across various industries, his strategic insight and leadership have been instrumental to Attacq’s success.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commenting on the announcement, Jackie van Niekerk, CEO of Attacq, said:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cem>“What stands out most about Pierre’s leadership over the years is his ability to challenge the status quo. He consistently pushed management to think bigger, aim higher, and deliver beyond expectations. He led the board with humility and has been instrumental in shaping Attacq’s culture and success.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Cem>We are equally pleased to welcome Ipeleng as our new Chairperson. Her entrepreneurial acumen, extensive industry knowledge, resilience and strategic approach will bring significant value as we continue to deliver on our strategy. I look forward to working closely with her in this next exciting chapter for Attacq.”\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ms Mkhari is an Archbishop Tutu Fellow and holds a Bachelor of Social Science degree. She has also completed The Executive Development Programme at Wits Business School. 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