PPRA Continuing Professional Development Session Strengthens Partnerships and Knowledge Sharing

The Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA), in collaboration with the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development Deeds Office, hosted a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) contact session for property practitioners, with the support of the National Research Foundation (NRF), in Pretoria on 13 October 2026. The event brought together approximately 60 property practitioners from various provinces, creating a valuable platform for learning, knowledge exchange, and professional engagement.

The session forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen professional capacity within South Africa’s property sector. By providing practitioners with access to current information, industry insights, and regulatory updates, the initiative supports professionals in navigating an increasingly complex regulatory and operational environment.

The event also underscored the importance of collaboration among public institutions in promoting professional development and improving access to relevant industry knowledge. Through hosting the session, the NRF further reinforced its partnership with the PPRA and collaborating institutions, supporting initiatives that encourage knowledge sharing and meaningful stakeholder engagement.

In her opening remarks, Ms Refilwe Mashigo, Senior Specialist: Government Resources and Programmes at the NRF, highlighted that “the NRF is fundamentally committed to building a globally competitive, ethical and forward-thinking research ecosystem”, and this extends to its research support for the property sector, in partnership with the PPRA.

The CPD contact session featured presentations and discussions on topics relevant to the property sector, including:

• Regulatory and compliance matters affecting property practitioners
• Knowledge-sharing initiatives aimed at strengthening professional practice
• Code of Conduct of the Property Practitioners
• A demonstration by the Deeds Office on the Electronic Deeds Registration System
• Cross-border and international property investments

It provided attendees with practical insights and an opportunity to engage directly with subject matter experts.

In her presentation, Ms Thokozani Khumalo, Customer Relations Manager at the PPRA, unpacked the role of cross-border and international investment in driving growth and profitability in the property sector, as well as the influence of political developments on property investment decisions.

The session highlighted the value of strategic partnerships in bringing stakeholders together to share expertise, enhance professional knowledge, and support continuous development within South Africa’s property sector. Engagements such as these create opportunities for collaboration across institutions while contributing to a more informed, capable, and professional property practitioner community.