{"id":838046,"date":"2025-09-21T23:35:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T21:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=838046"},"modified":"2025-09-21T23:35:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T21:35:40","slug":"big-south-african-shopping-mall-gets-a-makeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/property\/838046\/big-south-african-shopping-mall-gets-a-makeover\/","title":{"rendered":"Big South African shopping mall gets a makeover"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Montana Crossing shopping centre in Pretoria received a makeover, which includes Checkers replacing Pick n Pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montana Crossing Shopping Centre is a large open-air convenience centre with over 40 stores that have a broad product offering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stores in the shopping centre range from home improvement to furniture, beauty, fishing gear, and even motor industry services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montana Crossing is located along one of the busiest roads in Pretoria North, Sefako Makgatho\/ Zambesi Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It offers a complete lifestyle offering for busy commuters and local residents. The centre is synonymous with one-stop convenience shopping and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SA Corporate Real Estate, which owns the mall, embarked on a redevelopment of Montana Crossing to enhance its performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SA Corporate Real Estate is a Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) with R19.4 billion of assets under management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In its 2024 annual report, the company said the first phase of the redevelopment of Montana Crossing was completed in the first half of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is positioning Montana Crossing with superior direct access from the thriving Sefako Makgatho Drive arterial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs part of the ongoing leasing efforts of recalibrating the tenant mix and strengthening anchor tenants, Build It replaced a poor-performing independent retailer,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It added that Checkers Fresh X was set to commence trading in the 3rd quarter of 2025, replacing Pick n Pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe latter is to be complemented by Checkers Liquor, Checkers Outdoor and Petshop Science, providing a wide range of the Checkers brands.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SA Corporate Real Estate added that Roots Butchery will be introduced as a sub-anchor tenant from June 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montana Crossing redevelopment completed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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SA Corporate Real Estate announced the completion of the redevelopment of Montana Crossing in its interim financial statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company said the redevelopment included the introduction of Checkers Fresh X, Checkers Liquor and Petshop Science as anchor tenants replacing Pick n Pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe group anticipates a 30% uplift in the rental income of Montana Crossing for the 2026 financial year as a result,\u201d SA Corporate Real Estate said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BusinessTech visited the Montana Crossing shopping centre to assess the changes and the new look and feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The open-air convenience centre boasts a modern look with ample parking. There is easy access from the Sefako Makgatho Drive arterial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Checkers Fresh X, opened in July 2025, was clearly the main attraction, with many shoppers visiting the store to do their everyday shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It features a modern design with standard sections, including a butcher’s shop, bakery, wine and cheese area, and a coffee shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Petshop Science and Clicks flank the Checkers Fresh X. On the other side of the shopping centre, Roots Butchery, which opened earlier this month, was a popular destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Montana Crossing said that Roots Butchery offers shoppers premium quality meat, expert service, and affordable prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other stores in the revamped Montana Crossing include Willard Xpress Batteries, Universal Paints Montana, Debonairs Pizza, Build it, Steers, Wimpy SA, and Fishaways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Montana Crossing photos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Inside Checkers Fresh X<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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