{"id":865721,"date":"2026-07-08T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=865721"},"modified":"2026-07-08T11:10:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:10:01","slug":"major-shopping-mall-in-south-african-tourism-hotspot-gets-r80-million-overhaul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/property\/865721\/major-shopping-mall-in-south-african-tourism-hotspot-gets-r80-million-overhaul\/","title":{"rendered":"Major shopping mall in South African tourism hotspot gets R80 million overhaul"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Property investment group Twin City has completed a multi-million-rand overhaul of the Lowveld Mall in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, upgrading one of the region’s most popular retail destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 65,000-square-metre regional mall is located at the gateway to the Kruger National Park, making it a popular stop for travellers while also serving local residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MDS Architecture was appointed by the project manager to reimagine the existing mall, with Matla Quantity Surveyors estimating the redevelopment cost at R80 million<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to MDS, the mall had lost its identity over time, and the redesign became about making it a contemporary interpretation of a “bushveld boutique lodge”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twin City CEO Ryno de Leeuw said the redevelopment was about serving and reflecting the surrounding community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Lowveld Mall has been transformed into something the Hazyview and greater region can be proud of, and we believe it sets a new benchmark for what repositioning of existing retail facilities can achieve in the South African context,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Construction commenced in March 2025, and the new design was completed in early February 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All work proceeded while tenants continued operating, which resulted in managed phasing and significant after-hours work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the largest components of the redesign was building a new external food court and entertainment area, which now extends into a portion of the car park for more space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The architects said they focused on cohesive design and natural light, while maintaining the “bush lodge” feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other features include a grassed area, an informal amphitheatre, large screens to host live sporting events, a large children\u2019s play area, and a fountain water-spout feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The build added a new learning centre above a portion of the new entertainment area, where schoolchildren can learn, study and go online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This new facility complements the children\u2019s creche already operating within the shopping centre, which is exclusively geared for the centre and retail staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside the existing mall, redesigns have been implemented across the mall, with particular focus on the Pick n Pay court leading to the new entertainment area, as well as refurbished public ablutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mall now also features more cultural and artistic design, with murals depicting African fables and hand-painted abstract images of the bushveld, providing a cohesive look across the centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life-size wildlife sculptures are now also present, referencing the proximity of Kruger National Park and the region’s ecological richness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photos of the redeveloped Lowveld Mall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Image Credit: Twin City<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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