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The Business Show: Attacq CEO Jackie van Niekerk on Waterfall City’s 25% surge amid SA chaos

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Attacq CEO Jackie van Niekerk tells BizNews why Waterfall City is defying South Africa’s property gloom. With distributable income surging 25%, Mall of Africa nearly full, and new logistics hubs breaking ground, Attacq is building where municipalities fail. Van Niekerk says global brands see Waterfall as the safe bet for SA - and the blueprint for the country’s urban future.

16 Sep 2025 12PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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