{"id":830590,"date":"2025-07-11T15:43:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T13:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=830590"},"modified":"2025-07-11T15:44:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T13:44:21","slug":"new-r1-billion-shopping-mall-opening-in-south-africa-this-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/property\/830590\/new-r1-billion-shopping-mall-opening-in-south-africa-this-month\/","title":{"rendered":"New R1 billion shopping mall opening in South Africa this month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Groot Phesantekraal View, a new shopping centre in northern Cape Town, will open later this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new development by Abland has received an investment of close to R1 billion<\/a> and is set to open on 24 July 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 30,000 sqm mall will be located in Durbanville. Despite being one of the oldest towns in the Western Cape, the area is seeing significant investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developers have picked up on the growing demand in the area, with a flurry of new residential developments attracting keen investor potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other groups and services have also embraced the trend. Notably, the area will soon be home to a new private university, with the STADIO Durbanville campus<\/strong><\/a> well into development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The campus is on track to open for new students in 2026, with its phased development progressing faster than planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groot Phesantekraal View is designed to cater to the expanding needs of Durbanville’s residents, while improving the area’s appeal as a desirable place to live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Durbanville’s historical roots trace back to the late 17th century, and it is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in Cape Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The area has evolved from a rural farming area into a thriving suburban enclave, yet it has retained much of its charm and cultural significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its blend of picturesque wine estates and modern amenities, it has become one of the go-to areas in the Cape Town metro area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new mall will be found at the intersection of Okavango Road and Klipheuwel Road, combining retail, dining, and leisure. The fully-let mall will feature the following tenants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n