SA Property Investors Network

30/09/2026

SAPIN is heading to the Africa Achievers Congress.

Join Andrew Walker on 24–25 October in Johannesburg as African leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and achievers come together to share their knowledge and experience.

Built around the theme “Africa Learns From Africa,” the Congress is an opportunity to learn from people who understand the realities, challenges and opportunities of building success on our continent.

Attendance is FREE.
Book here: https://africanachieverscongress.com/aac?utm_source=andrew

30/09/2026

From Investor of the Year to investors across South Africa.

For five seasons, Absa South Africa - Absa Home Loans has walked alongside SAPIN and Investor of the Year, supporting the education, recognition and growth of South Africa’s property investment community.

Our partnership doesn’t end when the IOTY trophies are handed out.

The SAPIN and Absa Home Loans National Roadshow Webinar Series continues throughout the year, virtually travelling across the country to explore regional property markets, finance, investment strategies and opportunities.

Next up is Limpopo on 6 October, 18:30 to 19:30.

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r-INtLLjSh2FCeYllQ9vZg #/registration

Thank you to Absa Home Loans for another fantastic IOTY season and for continuing to support SAPIN investors across the country.

29/09/2026

A week later and there is still plenty to celebrate from the Investor of the Year 2026 Awards.

Season 5 gave us an opportunity to recognise property investors at different stages of their journeys and across very different areas of the industry.

Congratulations to our category winners:
Beginner: Amanda Stone
Rising Star: Sphelele Zuma
Short-Term Accommodation: Pieter Wessels
Intermediate: Michael Brink
Big League Investor: Jacques Coetzee
Rookie Award: Ntando Phewa
Township Investment: Dimakatso Makgato
Women in Property: Seanice Lojede
Innovative Deal Maker: Nthabiseng Masithela
Renovation Under Pressure: Nyasha Mhishi
SAPIN Member of the Year: Jerome McClement
Youth in Property: Kiaran Reddy

A special congratulations to Jacques Coetzee, our Big League winner and Overall Investor of the Year 2026.

We’re proud to have shared the journey with all our Season 5 entrants and finalists.

24/09/2026

Today, SAPIN celebrates the rich mix of cultures, traditions and communities that make South Africa what it is.

Property may be at the heart of what brings our network together, but people are what give every place its meaning.

Heritage Day is an opportunity to celebrate the communities we belong to, the stories we carry forward and the future we continue building together.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Heritage Day.

23/09/2026

As we continue to celebrate Investor of the Year Season 5, we want to recognise the people who had the important task of helping select our winners.

Thank you to our gala judging panel:

Nondumiso Ncapai | Absa South Africa - Absa Home Loans
Neale Petersen | Real Estate Investor Magazine
Mabuye Mokoena | Mokoena Africa Group

We appreciate the time, experience and thoughtful consideration you brought to an exceptional group of finalists.

22/09/2026

Join Neale Petersen from Real Estate Investor Magazine LIVE for the "IOTY: HOW THEY WON" webinar.

Go inside 3 award-winning property deals as the 2026 IOTY winners reveal how they found the opportunities, financed the deals, managed risk and created value.

23 Sept | 12:00 SAST
Register FREE: https://tinyurl.com/yvpp2keb

22/09/2026

Extra, extra, read all about it!

Our Investor of the Year 2026 winners are making headlines!

Real Estate Investor Magazine has published a fantastic feature on Jacques Coetzee, who took both the Big League Investor title and the overall Investor of the Year 2026 crown, along with our Beginner winner Amanda Stone and Intermediate winner Michael Brink.

The article goes beyond the awards to look at their investment strategies, deals and the journeys that brought them to the IOTY stage.

Thank you to REI Magazine and Neale Petersen for sharing the story of Season 5 and helping us celebrate South African property investors.

Read it here:
https://www.rei.co.za/blog-posts/jacques-coetzee-crowned-investor-of-the-year-2026



Axarea Realty

Jacques Coetzee won the Big Leagues category and the overall Investor of the Year 2026 title, taking the R100,000 grand prize at The Maslow in Sandton. Michael Brink and Amanda Stone won Intermediate and Beginner.

21/09/2026

Celebrating the winners of Investor of the Year 2026!

After months of entries, presentations and judging, Season 5 came to a fantastic close on Saturday night as we celebrated this year’s category and special award winners.

And taking the top honour was Jacques Coetzee (Axarea Realty) our overall Investor of the Year 2026!

Congratulations to every winner and every finalist who had the courage to put their property investment journey forward this year.

We are incredibly proud of what this community continues to achieve.

Here’s to our IOTY 2026 winners!

21/09/2026

Back to back champions!

Rugby and the Edenvale community have always been close to Andrew Walker's heart.

Over the past three years, Andrew has worked closely with Ernie Enslin and others at Edenvale Panthers Junior Rugby Club to help rebuild and strengthen the club. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch it grow and to see such a solid group of young players come together.

SAPIN is therefore especially proud to sponsor the Edenvale Panthers Under 16 team and to celebrate them becoming back to back champions.

Congratulations to the players, coaches, parents and everyone behind the scenes. What a proud moment for the Panthers and the wider Edenvale community.

20/09/2026

Congratulations to Jacques Coetzee, our Investor of the Year 2026!

Season 5 brought together property investors from across South Africa, each with their own story, strategy and journey.

On Saturday night at The Maslow Sandton, Jacques Coetzee was announced as the overall Investor of the Year 2026, following an extensive judging process throughout the season.

Pictured here with our IOTY judging panel, Jacques represents what Investor of the Year is about: recognising real investors, real deals and the journeys behind them.

A huge congratulations to Jacques, our finalists, category winners and everyone who took part in another incredible season of IOTY.

Thank you to Absa South Africa Home Loans for celebrating Season 5 of IOTY with us as our main headline sponsor!