AFHCO Wins Double Gold at the Reside Awards for Excellence in Student Accommodation and Residential Property Management
AFHCO Property Management (Pty) Ltd has been awarded two prestigious Gold Awards at the Reside Awards 2026, recognising the company’s excellence in both Residential Property Management and Student Accommodation.
The awards mark a significant milestone for AFHCO as the company approaches its 30-year anniversary in October 2026, reinforcing its longstanding reputation as one of the leading affordable housing and residential property management companies in the Greater Gauteng area.
The company received Gold in the following categories:
Residential Property Management Company 2026
Student Accommodation Residential Project 2026 for Mpumelelo Student Accommodation
The Reside Awards are regarded as one of South Africa’s most respected residential property industry platforms, celebrating organisations, developments, and innovators that continue to shape the future of urban living. The 2026 awards brought together leading developers, investors, property professionals, and independent judges to recognise excellence across the residential property sector.
For AFHCO, the double Gold achievement represents more than industry recognition — it reflects nearly three decades of building communities, managing homes with care, and creating quality affordable housing solutions for thousands of residents across Gauteng.
“This isn’t just recognition of what we do — it’s recognition of why we do it,” said Managing Director of AFHCO, Kevin van den Heever. “We’ve been at this for nearly thirty years, and not once have we lost sight of the people on the other side of every lease agreement.”
Excellence in Residential Property Management
Winning Gold for Residential Property Management Company of the Year highlights AFHCO’s commitment to operational excellence, tenant satisfaction, property maintenance, and people-centred service delivery.
Over the years, AFHCO has built a reputation for delivering well-managed residential communities that prioritise safety, accessibility, affordability, and long-term value. In an increasingly competitive and complex property market, the company’s approach has remained consistent: placing people and communities at the centre of every decision.
Property management is often defined by the details — responsive maintenance, secure living environments, reliable service, and trust built over time. For AFHCO, these principles have become the foundation of a business that continues to shape urban residential living across the Greater Gauteng area.
Mpumelelo Student Accommodation Recognised with Gold
AFHCO’s second Gold Award was awarded to Mpumelelo Student Accommodation, recognised as Student Accommodation Residential Project of the Year.
The award acknowledges AFHCO’s contribution to creating secure, accessible, and quality student accommodation that supports academic success and student wellbeing. As demand for affordable student housing continues to grow in South Africa, Mpumelelo stands as a development focused not only on accommodation, but on creating an environment where students can thrive.
“When a student feels safe, settled, and supported, they perform better academically. That ripple effect is what we were building toward with Mpumelelo. To have that acknowledged is humbling,” said Kevin van den Heever
The recognition from the Reside Awards, together with endorsement from the broader student housing sector, reflects AFHCO’s continued investment in community-focused living solutions that make a meaningful social impact.
Thirty Years of Building Communities
As AFHCO prepares to celebrate 30 years in operation, the awards serve as both a celebration of past achievements and a reminder of the company’s continued mission to provide quality affordable housing and residential property management services across Gauteng.
Over three decades, AFHCO has navigated economic shifts, changing urban landscapes, and evolving housing needs while remaining committed to urban regeneration, inclusive living, and community development.
The company’s people-first philosophy has enabled it to build trusted relationships with residents, students, stakeholders, and property owners alike — a legacy now recognised through this double Gold achievement.
As AFHCO looks ahead, the company remains focused on expanding its impact through innovative housing solutions, exceptional property management, and continued investment in vibrant urban communities.
