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Former Springbok flanker Schalk Burger has joined the world of property development, lending his name to an ambitious coastal venture that has also drawn in one of the most powerful business dynasties.
Burger serves as a director of Ballywood Property, a company that acquired roughly 74 hectares of coastal land following the death of hospitality businessman Russell Stevens, who previously owned the property.
The site sits close to the Robberg Peninsula, a stretch of coastline celebrated for its scenery, wildlife and tourism appeal.
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Early plans, reported in October 2024, envisaged 122 houses within a gated community and 132 apartments, alongside commercial spaces, private conservation areas and the expansion of an existing guest lodge into a boutique hotel.
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A revised environmental application published in April 2026 outlined a modified proposal featuring 120 group-housing erven, two apartment erven and business premises, together with open spaces and supporting infrastructure.
The development's most striking feature, beyond its scale, is the involvement of Johann Rupert.
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