The way South Africans work is shifting in more permanent ways, and we’re seeing it firsthand here at Venture Workspace. Being firmly rooted in the workspace industry gives us a front-row seat to how local businesses and professionals are adapting in real time. It further provides insight into how business networking is evolving within shared…
2025 has been a stellar year for Venture Workspace, but that by no means indicates it was easy. We’ve weathered a generous share of challenges; however, each one has opened the door to growth and building resilience. As the late Maya Angelou once said: “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.” …
In August this year, Venture Workspace officially turned nine. It’s a pretty big milestone that quietly snuck up on us, presenting an opportunity to take a moment to reflect on just how far we’ve come. “In just under a decade, we’ve opened five offices across two cities,” says Louis Fourie, Venture Workspace Founder. “If I…
Did you know that Napoleon (yes, the Napoleon Bonaparte) would deliberately ignore letter correspondence for up to three weeks? His reasoning? To give trivial matters enough time to resolve themselves, so he didn’t have to Although he died over 200 years ago, Napoleon demonstrated a level of acute discipline and restraint that most of us…
Shimmering oceanscapes. Swoon-worthy sunsets. Cape Town is paradise… unless you’re crawling through traffic and accidentally took the wrong off-ramp to Paarl. While this stylish city offers world-class natural beauty, road congestion has unfortunately become a daily reality for many residents and visitors alike. According to the 2024 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard, which measures transport data…
More businesses are seeking office space to rent in Cape Town. And no, it’s not only due to the growing influx of people semigrating into the Western Cape. RTO (Return to Office) is officially making a comeback, with local businesses increasingly calling on employees to collaborate in a shared physical workspace. “The post-pandemic dust has…
The way we work in South Africa is changing. Office jobs and the standard 8 to 5 workday were once the norm, but more professionals are adopting new productivity models to suit their individual needs. “We’ve been carefully monitoring work culture in South Africa since our first coworking branch in Claremont in 2016 and the…
We’ve done it! Cape Town has officially reclaimed its title as Best City in the World for 2025 by global travel magazine Time Out. Based on input from over 18 500 residents worldwide, 44 criteria were evaluated, including general liveability, food, nightlife, affordability and cultural offerings. “Climbing up from second place in 2024, Cape Town…
This year, the global shared office space market was valued at US 41.4 billion. By 2029, it is forecast to grow to US 62.75 billion. Hybrid coworking spaces are on the rise globally and in South Africa – and in case you haven’t heard, our new Venture Workspace Riverlands branch launches in January 2025. “The…
As 2025 approaches, the South African workspace landscape is fast-evolving, with an increasing demand for P-grade (prime grade) serviced coworking spaces in the Western Cape. “This year, there has been a noticeable shift towards higher quality workspaces with professionals showing a greater desire for environments where collaboration and business-building thrive,” says our Venture Workspace founder,…