Statement from Neil Gopal, SAPOA CEO:

As the department that is chiefly responsible for overseeing and maintaining all government’s national fixed assets and property requirements, the activities of the Department of Public Works often have a fundamental impact on private property owners in South Africa and we look forward to working with Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde on behalf of the property industry. We are eager to continue to build on the established good relationship SAP0A has with the department