Jacques Coetzee
Investor of the Year 2026 - Season 5 WinnerJacques Coetzee has been crowned South Africa’s Investor of the Year 2026,
taking the top honour at the Season 5 Gala Awards.
Congratulations to all the 2026 Category Winners
and Finalists!
SEASON 6 ENTRIES OPEN IN 2027
The Investor of the Year 2027 entries open 1 July 2027.
Get ready to share your property investment journey and showcase your deal.
Entries open to property investors across South Africa.
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We celebrated the Best in South African Property
at the 2026 Awards
We celebrated the best in South African property at the 2026 Investor of the Year Awards. Investors, partners and industry leaders gathered for an unforgettable evening celebrating achievement, growth and excellence in property investment.
Congratulations to Jacques Coetzee, crowned the 2026 Investor of the Year and Season 5 winner.
A Word from the CEO
Investor of the Year 2026 marked our fifth year of celebrating South Africa’s property investors and the stories behind their journeys. This season once again showed what is possible when investors take action, grow their knowledge and build for the future.
Congratulations to Jacques Coetzee on winning Season 5! And to every entrant, finalist and winner who took part, well done!
Thank you to our partners, judges and community who continue to make Investor of the Year possible.
We look forward to Season 6 and another year of discovering and celebrating South Africa’s property investors.
Andrew Walker
CEO & Founder of Investor of the Year
& SA Property Investors Network
Many investors have the deals but not the backing. Investor of the Year gives them a trusted platform that builds credibility and attracts funding and opportunities.
Presented in collaboration with Absa Home Loans
Season 5 marked another milestone in the partnership between Investor of the Year and Absa Home Loans. Together, we continue to recognise South African property investors, celebrate their journeys and create opportunities for the next generation of investors.
We are proud to have Absa Home Loans as our main sponsor, supporting Investor of the Year and South Africa’s growing property investment community.
Partner with Purpose
Investor of the Year Season 5 was made possible by an incredible network of partners and sponsors who share our
commitment to South Africa’s property investment community.
Their support helped us recognise investors at every stage of their journey, celebrate achievement and
create opportunities for meaningful connections across the industry.
Thank you to every Season 5 partner and sponsor for being part of Investor of the Year 2026.
Five Seasons of Success
Since its inception, the Investor of the Year Awards has grown into a movement
that celebrates transformation, innovation, and impact in South Africa’s property sector.
Award Galas
Entrants Recognized
Sponsors Engaged
Lives Transformed
“Investor of the Year celebrates South Africa’s boldest property stories – because when your story is seen, opportunities follow.”
– Andrew Walker, CEO & Founder