MOMPATI MALL , VRYBURG
The 22,000m 2 Mompati Mall in Vryburg , North West Province will be the first safe , family-friendly , one-stop shopping environment in the area .
The Mall is named after Dr Ruth Mompati – the struggle icon and Vryburger of note . As part of the development , The Twin City Foundation , which focuses on Early Childhood Development ( ECD ), has partnered with The Mompati Foundation to identify high-impact community projects .
Contributing positively to communities is a signature of the shopping centres created by Twin City . This approach aligns with its core focus of developing , letting and managing high-quality shopping malls throughout South Africa . The mall ’ s development is expected to create around 750 full-time jobs once completed .
“ We look forward to transforming the retail landscape in Vryburg and creating a space for the community to belong ,” says Johan van Wyk , Director of New Business at Twin City , which has vast experience and a proven track record in developing family-friendly retail offerings in secure environments .
As with all Twin City shopping centres , the new Mompati Mall ’ s mix of 60 stores will cater for a wide range of consumers in the region . In addition , the mall will offer two incredibly popular grocery anchors , Shoprite and SuperSpar .
Excellently situated for shopping , Mompati Mall is ideally located on a prime site on the N18 adjacent to the CBD , opposite the Vryburg sports grounds . The new mall enjoys superb access at the major intersection of the N14 and N18 , which places it directly on the main roads into and out of the town .
It is also perfectly positioned for pedestrians using the major walkways from Huhudi , the largest township in Vryburg , and within easy walking distance of the town ’ s main taxi rank .
“ Mompati Mall will harness the economic power of the CBD and provide safe and secure shopping in a consumerfriendly environment with an upmarket design that can stand proudly next to any modern mall found across South Africa ’ s metropolitan areas ,” confirms van Wyk .
Developer : Twin City Architect : Leon Jacobs Architects Quantity Surveyor : Matla QS Civil & Structural Engineering : DG Consulting Engineers Electrical Engineering : Watson Mattheus Mechanical Engineering : Pretocon Main Contractor : NJW Construction
BALLITO JUNCTION , BALLITO
Ballito Junction , the popular regional mall on KwaZulu-Natal ’ s north coast , has announced plans to upgrade the original section of the mall , bringing it in line with the rest of its premier shopping experience and enhancing its offering to the community .
The 80,000m 2 Ballito Junction started as a 10,000m 2 convenience centre . After a major expansion , it opened at eight times its original size in 2017 . Now , it is this original cornerstone section of the centre , near Pick n Pay and Dis-Chem , that will be refreshed , enclosed and expanded with a major upgrade .
Ballito Junction is owner-managed by the investment consortium of Flanagan & Gerard Property Group and Menlyn Maine Investment Holdings , resulting in a passionate , hands-on approach to ongoing investment in this singular retail asset .
As part of this upgrade project , the current Pick n Pay entrance will be enclosed , and the adjoining external section of the mall will be expanded to make space for several exciting new restaurants and speciality tenants , all arranged around an attractive piazza . In addition to enclosing the entrance , space for three new restaurants will be created , spilling out onto the piazza .
The greenery and visual attractiveness of the design around the piazza will bring in an important experiential aspect to Ballito Junction overall .
“ The aim of this project is to match the old section with the modern and contemporary look of the mall , while creating an experiential node centred around entertainment and speciality offerings ,” explains Geraldine Jorgensen ,
CEO of Ballito Junction . “ We want to refresh the restaurant offering on this side of the mall to create an optimal experience for business people , families and the broader community surrounding Ballito .”
“ Our strategy for this project is to create a base from which further mixed uses can be added to the centre in future , so we are laying the foundations for even more to come ,” reports Jorgensen .
Construction commenced in February 2023 and completion of the enclosed entrance and new outside section , including must-visit restaurants , is to be complete before the festive season in late 2023 .
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