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MONARCH , TYGERVALLEY
Cape Town ’ s real estate sector is thriving , and the swift sell-out of Monarch , a luxury sectional title development in Tygervalley , is clear evidence . With Phase 1 selling 100 units in just three weeks and Phase 2 already 90 % sold , developers have fast-tracked the launch of Phase 3 . Positioned as one of the fastestselling developments in the Western Cape , Monarch is located in the highgrowth Tygervalley precinct , offering a mix of modern design studio and 2 bedroom apartments , affordability , and prime location . The Western Cape has cemented its status as a prime real estate hub , with property prices surging 39 % between 2019 and 2023 . Monarch ’ s rapid sales reflect this trend , as buyers seek value in Cape Town ’ s sought-after northern suburbs , offering urban convenience without the CBD price tag . Developed by WCB Property Developers , the success of this development has strengthened its partnership with Only Realty Forge , paving the way for more high-demand projects in the pipeline . “ WCB continues to go from strength to strength , with an impressive pipeline of upcoming developments . We are proud to announce the recent transfer of the most iconic property in Tygervalley — a milestone that marks just the beginning of our exciting plans ahead ,” said CEO Wesley Beneke .
PRINCE BUTHELEZI MALL , EMPANGENI
The landmark new Prince Buthelezi Mall in Empangeni , KwaZulu-Natal , the latest investment by lead developer Moolman Group with co-owners Twin City and Melta Capital , has officially commenced construction .
Prince Buthelezi Mall was formerly known as Greenhills Mall ; however , the developers and investors were honoured with the opportunity to rename this building after a remarkable figure in our history .
The mall is scheduled to be completed in the next 18 months and transform Empangeni ’ s retail landscape . It will introduce the first convenient and appealing shopping destination rich in retail amenities , variety and experiences under one roof when it opens its doors in April 2026 .
Empangeni is sorely underserved by retail without a comprehensive shopping centre available in the area . Most of the town ’ s retail activities are currently scattered between the CBD and surrounding suburbs , making it difficult for many residents to meet daily retail needs and satisfy their shopping and leisure preferences in one location . This is driving the demand for a larger shopping mall to cater to the needs of Empangeni ’ s aspirational consumers . Its diverse consumer base , which spans all income categories , has meaningful spending power .
Prince Buthelezi Mall ’ s one-stop shopping vision responds to this need in a modern , single-level and fully enclosed regional shopping mall with 37,000m 2 of sought-after shopping choices .
The mall is being constructed on a former sugar cane field and designed by the MDS Architects team to reflect its setting and community while also representing world-class retail centre design . The concept design for Prince Buthelezi Mall takes its inspiration from the rolling hills , natural landscapes and sugarcane fields . The main entrance echoes the curved shapes of the rolling hills , with vertical green slats screening the entrances that echo the surrounding sugar cane . The rich textures of the abundant fever trees and earthly tones in the area carry through in the colour palette both on the exterior and interior of the mall .
Getting a project of this scale and significance to commencement juncture was no easy feat as it required careful planning and collaboration with numerous stakeholders . Fortunately , the mall ’ s co-owners all have proven track records of partnering on and delivering highly successful property development projects , and the project received strong support from the uMhlathuze Local Municipality in getting the Prince Buthelezi Mall to this point .
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