views out to the surroundings , thereby promoting a connection between the shopper and the village . The vertical circulation courts feature backlit fabric ceilings giving the impression of naturally top-lit spaces . The lines of the shopfronts , the tiling and the feature ceiling recesses all combine to create soft flowing forms and surfaces reminiscent of the ebb and flow of the tides .
Conclusion The R1.3 billion Oceans Mall in uMhlanga is a show of confidence in the future of South Africa by the developer . The mall created 3,500 jobs during construction and 1,250 permanent jobs . This mall is unique as it is the only luxury mall in South Africa to have 65 % black tenants and 100 % black owned with the PIC being a co-shareholder .
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