Our Story

Boxwood Property Fund was founded with a clear ambition: to unlock potential through purposeful investment and imaginative transformation.

Established by John Oliphant, previously Principal Executive Officer of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) and Rob Kane, former CEO of JSE-listed VPIF Limited and Texton Limited, Boxwood has grown into one of Cape Town’s most forward-thinking property investment companies.

Since inception, we’ve invested over R4.5 billion across retail, commercial, logistics and light industrial assets.

Our approach is hands-on and strategic. We focus on properties in areas with strong fundamentals and growth potential, then manage them tightly to unlock value. Redevelopment has been central to our model. We have transformed underutilised buildings into future-focused spaces that deliver returns and inspire urban renewal.

With a dynamic leadership team, Boxwood has become a key force in inner-city regeneration. We combine data-driven decision making with creative vision to deliver spaces that perform. Our Level II BEE status reflects our commitment to inclusive growth, transformation, and meaningful economic participation. The Box, our flagship redevelopment of an ageing office block into a vibrant mixed use hub with a ground floor food market, exemplifies our mission to activate public space, supporting entrepreneurs, and building environments people want to be in.

Sustainability and tenant wellbeing are embedded in every project. From rooftop gardens and energy efficient systems to bike storage, natural light, and flexible breakout zones, our buildings are shaped around modern urban lifestyles.

We don’t just invest in property. We shape spaces that reflect progress, connection, and confidence in what’s to come. Ours is a story of vision, value, and a deep belief in the future of cities.