The South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) has announced the winners of the SAPOA Journalism Awards for Excellence 2025, recognising the journalists and media platforms whose work has illuminated the country’s dynamic property landscape with integrity, rigour and insight.
Alistair Anderson receiving the Digital & Broadcast Media of the Year for Another Brick in the Wall – Classic Business, Fine Music Radio (Michael Avery and Alistair Anderson). Left to right: Itumeleng Mothibeli, managing director of Vukile Property Fund and SAPOA president, Alistair Anderson, Another Brick in the Wall; Nomzamo Radebe, chief operating officer of SA Corporate Real Estate, and Neil Gopal, SAPOA chief executive officer
Underscoring the essential role of credible journalism in a complex and often volatile socio-economic climate, the awards celebrate fearless reporting across South Africa’s property sector.
“Fair, accurate and balanced reporting remains the cornerstone of a well-informed society. Quality, specialist journalism reflects not only the strength of our media, but also the maturity and accountability of our property industry,” says SAPOA chief executive officer Neil Gopal.
The judging panel, comprising respected leaders from both the media and property sectors, assessed entries on their relevance to the property industry and the strength of their journalism. Each category was guided by a detailed set of criteria that entrants were required to meet.
“These awards encourage and inspire journalism that reflects the highest standards of factual accuracy and narrative excellence. The winning journalists and media platforms give voice to issues that matter and hold the industry to account,” adds chair of the SAPOA Property Journalism Awards, Brian Azizollahoff.
Antoinette Slabbert receiving the Property Feature Journalist of the Year. Left to right: Itumeleng Mothibeli, managing director at Vukile Property Fund and SAPOA president, Antoinette Slabbert, Moneyweb, Nomzamo Radebe, chief operating officer of SA Corporate Real Estate, and Neil Gopal, SAPOA chief executive officer
Nick Wilson receiving the Property News Journalist of the Year. Left to right: Itumeleng Mothibeli, managing director at Vukile Property Fund and SAPOA president, Nick Wilson, News24 Business, Nomzamo Radebe, chief operating officer of SA Corporate Real Estate, and Neil Gopal, SAPOA chief executive officer
Tony Korsten receiving the Property Publication of the Year for Asset Magazine. Left to right: Itumeleng Mothibeli, managing director of Vukile Property Fund and SAPOA president, Tony Korsten, Asset Magazine, Nomzamo Radebe, chief operating officer of SA Corporate Real Estate, and Neil Gopal, SAPOA chief executive officer
Neale Petersen receiving the Property News Website of the Year for Real Estate Investor Magazine. Left to right: Itumeleng Mothibeli, managing director at Vukile Property Fund and SAPOA president; Neale Petersen, Real Estate Investor Magazine, Nomzamo Radebe, chief operating officer of SA Corporate Real Estate, and Neil Gopal, SAPOA chief executive officer
2025 SAPOA Journalism Awards for Excellence winners
Best Newcomer of the Year
Winner: Ash Müller – Ask Ash
Runner-up: Noxolo Majavu – Business DayProperty News Journalist of the Year
Winner: Nick Wilson – News24 Business
Runner-up: Vivian Warby – IOL/Cape ArgusProperty Feature Journalist of the Year
Winner: Antoinette Slabbert – Moneyweb
Runner-up: Melinda Chidau – +Impact MagazineProperty Publication of the Year
Winner: Asset Magazine
Runner-up: Architect and Builder MagazineDigital & Broadcast Media of the Year
Winner: Another Brick in the Wall – Classic Business, Fine Music Radio (Michael Avery and Alistair Anderson)
Runner-up: Ask AshProperty News Website of the Year
Winner: Rode Publications & Media
Runner-up: Real Estate Investor MagazineThe awards were presented at SAPOA’s Annual Convention at Sun City, attended by leading figures from the property, media and investment sectors. The influential property industry gathering was sponsored by Fortress Real Estate Investments, Growthpoint Properties, Old Mutual Property, Pareto, Resilient REIT, the South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) and Vukile Property Fund.
