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How to make your township property functional and attractive Nqobi Malinga, uMaStandi Portfolio Manager for Johannesburg Even though townships have historically been perceived as areas with limited resources and opportunities, with the right approach, they can be transformed into vibrant, functional, and attractive communities. Making a township property attractive doesn’t only uplift the area, it […]

Affordable housing remains an important need and continues to be one of the most pertinent topics of our time. As urbanisation continues and population growth expands, the need to sustainably provide affordable housing opportunities to more people has become urgent.  Lusanda Netshitenzhe, CEO of TUHF21 believes that “while making a profit through investing in affordable

Developing profitable properties is a journey, and like all journeys, it begins with a first important step. For many entrepreneurs looking at building their first, or their next, development in the township that first step frequently entails financing the project. The good news is that we have been catering to this with uMaStandi for ten

By Lusanda Netshitenzhe, CEO of TUHF21 When I consider the vast sprawl and low densities in most townships across South Africa, the first thing that becomes apparent is that there are abundant opportunities. Notably, there are significant opportunities for densification and to integrate mixed-use developments within these areas. This I believe will invigorate township economies, which

TUHF Limited is proud to announce the launch of a major initiative in collaboration with the PROPARCO Crisis Emergency Response Technical Assistance Facility (CERTAF), funded by the European Union, aimed at further enhancing our ability to incorporate sustainability into our operations. As a financial institution with a long-standing commitment to empowering small property entrepreneurs and

Nqobi Malinga, Portfolio Manager for uMaStandi at TUHF21 For many people, property entrepreneurship may seem like a daunting venture, and one that’s almost out of reach. This is due to the preconception that it requires tens of millions of rands to develop a viable investment property. This is not without merit: as large conventional banks

Nomfundo Molemohi, uMaStandi Portfolio Manager for in the Western and Eastern Cape In recent years, transforming and revitalising townships has increasingly become a priority, as the high demand for affordable housing is coupled with a critical role that townships play in bolstering South Africa’s economic growth. Townships, therefore, are not only an important part of

Global impact investment has surged over the past five years, and emerging markets like South Africa are expected to lead the way as the trend continues in years to come. Green and social bonds, in particular, have seen astronomical growth globally, though the Middle East and Africa combined account for only USD 10 Billion of

Some people seem to be destined to find solutions to common problems. That was certainly the case for Bulali Mdontsane, whose path led him to becoming the developer, aided by uMaStandi, of Singleton Heights, located at 17 Casper Street in Protea Glen. Originally from the Eastern Cape, Bulali began his career obtaining a degree in