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Calling All Property Development Enthusiasts – Franchise Opportunity

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Affordable Living Solutions Africa (ALSA), South Africa’s pioneering property development franchise, has reached a major milestone. Two years after its launch, the group boasts 13 active franchisees, with its first project officially breaking ground in Kuilsrivier, Western Cape.

Founded by Dutch entrepreneur Hans van Breugel, ALSA aims to bridge the national affordable housing gap while empowering local developers. The franchise model equips mid-career professionals—particularly those with backgrounds in real estate, law, or finance—with a complete turn-key development system.

Franchisees gain access to:

  • Proven Blueprints: Energy-efficient design models modeled after the flagship Protea Glen development.

  • Comprehensive Support: Full back-office, administrative, and continuous operational guidance.

  • Resource Scale: Strategic marketing assistance and bulk supply procurement discounts.

With expansion opportunities available nationwide, ALSA is inviting prospective developers to learn more.

Join the Upcoming Information Session:

  • Date: 17 September 2026

  • Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

  • Action: Contact ALSA today to reserve your seat for this exclusive session.

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Johannesburg, SA — Affordable Living Solutions Africa (ALSA) is transforming the housing landscape as South Africa’s first property development franchise. Within just two years, 13 franchisees have joined the network, and construction is officially underway on its landmark development in Kuilsrivier, Western Cape.

Brainchild of Dutch entrepreneur Hans van Breugel, ALSA bridges South Africa’s critical affordable housing gap by equipping entrepreneurs—especially those in real estate, law, and finance—to succeed in property development.

ALSA franchisees receive:

  • Energy-efficient design blueprints proven at the Protea Glen flagship site

  • Full back-office support and ongoing professional training

  • High-volume supply chains and national marketing backing

Nationwide franchise opportunities are now open. Interested entrepreneurs are invited to attend an exclusive ALSA Franchise Information Session in Johannesburg on 17 September. Contact ALSA to secure your seat. Nigel@alsa.co.za

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ALSA Franchise Photo: Alsa

 

ALSA Franchise event Invitation Photo: Alsa

 

ALSA Blueprint Photo: ALSA

 

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Ponte City: Transformation

As the “white flight” of the 1980s and 90s drained the inner city of capital, Ponte City underwent a dramatic and terrifying transformation. By the late 1990s, the building had become a “vertical slum” and a symbol of urban decay. It was famously “hijacked” by gangs; the retail levels were stripped, and the building became a fortress for drug dealing and human trafficking. The most haunting image from this era was the central core. Originally designed to be a light-filled courtyard, it became a literal trash heap. Residents on the upper floors would throw their refuse into the center of the building rather than taking it down. At its worst point, the trash in the core reached five stories high—a mountain of rotting debris, discarded furniture, and even, legend has it, the remains of those who had fallen or jumped.

During this period, the reputation of Ponte was so toxic that there was a serious proposal in 1998 to turn the entire skyscraper into a vertical prison. The plan was eventually scrapped, but the building remained a “no-go zone” for nearly a decade. The turnaround began in the mid-2000s when developers New Metro Property Group and later Dlala Nje began a massive, painstaking refurbishment. They cleared out the tons of trash from the core, restored the lifts (which had often been out of order, forcing residents to climb 50 flights of stairs), and implemented strict security protocols.