Motion Property Investments bringing well-priced, high-quality homes to the Mother City
Motion Property Investments (MPI) is a niche real estate group transforming key Cape Town neighbourhoods, which is one of South Africa’s most dynamic and competitive property markets.
The Western Cape, South Africa’s fourth-largest province, is home to the Mother City. Since 1994, Cape Town has evolved far beyond its outdated reputation. Once considered a backwater in the 1980s, it is now regularly ranked among the world’s best cities to live in. Last month, media and hospitality group Timeout placed Cape Town 6th on its 2026 World’s Best Cities list, after taking the number one spot in 2025.
“The city has seen multiple development booms since the 1990s, but the pace of projects since the 2010 Soccer World Cup has been staggering,” says Godfrey Mokaeane, founder of MPI.
“Cape Town is no longer just a place to retire, shoot adverts, or surf. It’s attracting entrepreneurs and established companies, competing for talent with Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. That’s why MPI is invested here,” he says.
Mokaeane is a property development expert and entrepreneur dedicated to transforming urban spaces into sustainable, vibrant communities. He has led public facilities, residential, and mixed-use precinct developments, focusing on revitalising underutilised parts of Cape Town’s urban landscape.
“I launched Motion Property Investments about 11 years ago, in the wake of the 2008–09 credit crisis,” he says.
“I fell in love with real estate young and the way it can lift a suburb, improve amenities, create jobs, and build sustainable returns for investors,” he says.
Skywater @ Century City: sold out in months
Nestled on the serene water’s edge of Century City, Skywater is MPI’s new apartment development. The 122 premium apartments sold out within a few months, meeting strong demand from young families and professionals working in or near Century City, some in search of investment assets.
Century City launched in 1997 on a former wetland, designed as a mixed-use precinct to rival Cape Town’s CBD and Atlantic Seaboard. The 250-hectare development, once home to the Ratanga Junction theme park, was acquired by the Rabie Property Group in June 2004, which accelerated its growth.
Mokaeane cut his teeth at Rabie and says he was honoured to partner with the veteran property group on Skywater. The three-storey apartments balance modern convenience with calm.
“Every MPI development must be modern and sustainable—in how it’s built and how it’s managed & also how it contributes to its surroundings,” he says.
“That means eco-friendly living: backup power systems, energy-efficient design, smart security, and water-wise landscaping,” he says.
Skywater offers waterfront bachelor, one‑bedroom, and two‑bedroom units, plus luxurious penthouses with hard‑to‑beat Table Mountain and some ocean views. Critically, apartments are priced at around R54,000 per square metre, which is notably below the Century City average of R59,000.
Mokaeane notes that buyers include a growing number of up‑and‑coming young black professionals.
“We always wanted to help first‑time buyers onto the property ladder. Skywater has delivered that, with levies at the lower end of the Century City market, around R1,5m. It’s an excellent entry point into Century City for any investor,” says Mokaeane.
Skywater lies just 15 minutes from Cape Town’s CBD, within walking distance of popular restaurants, retail hubs, co‑working spaces, and green trails. Its completion is set for 2027.
The Woodstock: a new CBD east of the city
MPI believes in the long‑term value of precinct developments that improve lives and support the Western Cape’s economic momentum.
The Woodstock is a mixed‑use precinct featuring over 300 affordable rental housing units plus a retail component—a welcome addition to this diverse suburb with residential, commercial, and BOx-Retail (DIY) zoning.
Rentals expected to range from R7,500–R8,000 per month for a 26m² studio to R30,000 for a 56m² two- bed.
“Woodstock is famous for its history, culture, and gorgeous street art honouring the people who shaped this part of Cape Town,” says Mokaeane.
“But residents have needed new housing and facilities for years. That drove us to this opportunity,” he says.
MPI won a tender with PRASA to develop The Woodstock on Prasa‑owned land under a long‑term lease. The precinct will be anchored by an international DIY Box retailer, the first of its kind in the Western Cape, alongside National Grocers, Phamacy, Pet and Liquor stores, and other supporting retailers & Restaurants. MPI will also improve traffic flow, landscaping, mobility, and security.
Residents will enjoy harbour & Mountain views, easy access to the M3 and N1/M5, operating train lines to the northern and southern suburbs, MyCiTi bus routes, and excellent cycling lanes.
“The Woodstock will help create a new (and supportive) CBD east of the city,” Mokaeane says.
“Renting here means living in Cape Town with top‑quality amenities,” he says.
Who is Godfrey Mokaeane?
Godfrey Mokaeane has built a career in project management, urban planning, and real estate investment. He completed his National Diploma in Building at the then Cape Technikon (now CPUT) and spent a year in‑service training at Rabie Property Group. Founder John Rabie took him under his wing in 2003, nurturing his passion for real estate.
With Rabie’s support, Mokaeane returned to university for further studies, then worked at Rabie again for 10 years before launching his MPI.
Godfrey specialises in complex developments that foster economic growth and social connectivity. He champions sustainability and smart city design, integrating green building initiatives and technologies that ensure MPI’s developments last far into the future.
MPI’s mission to serve the Western Cape
MPI advocates for urban regeneration and economic empowerment, using real estate to build more inclusive communities. The group is driven to shape Cape Town’s evolving skyline and property market in ways that benefit many, not just a few.
MPI focuses on long‑term deals, often partnering with government agencies through public‑private partnerships and with social housing developers such as Western Cape Government & aspirations with Communicare. The goal: make housing more affordable and accessible.
At the same time, MPI develops high‑quality, well‑priced housing for young families and professionals in emerging nodes. The group is well‑positioned to achieve its growth ambition of developing a precinct and delivering 600 to 800 living units each year, which will fuel job creation and economic output for the Western Cape.
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