Construction begins on Empangeni’s Prince Buthelezi Mall

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04-12-2024
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Construction has begun on the Prince Buthelezi Mall in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.

A former sugar cane field, this latest investment by Moolman Group with co-owners Twin City and Melta Capital, will produce a state-of-the-art shopping centre set to introduce the area’s first convenient retail destination when it opens its doors in April 2026.

Empangeni is underserved by retail with most of its shopping activities scattered between the CBD and surrounding suburbs, driving demand for a larger shopping mall to cater to a diverse consumer base.

Primely positioned at the main crossroads of Empangeni, the single-level and fully enclosed regional shopping centre will span 37 000m2 of sought-after retail having secured Checkers FreshX, Shoprite, Woolworths, Boxer, Dis-Chem, and Clicks as anchors. Other leading firsts for Empangeni include Crazy Plastic, Crazy Pets, Converse, Roots, and Polo.

There will also be a strong fashion variety, including Truworths, Miladys, Identity, Pick n Pay Clothing Mr Price, Legit, Edgars, Ackermans, Pep, Jam Clothing, Old Khaki, Studio 88 and more. These retail offerings complement banking facilities and food offerings from Fish Aways, Hungry Lion, King Pie, Ocean Basket, Steers, Mug and Bean, Debonairs Pizza, Romans Pizza and Wimpy among other categories of stores.

The shopping centre will also feature a large new taxi rank, ample free parking with communal seating areas.

Designed by MDS Architects, the shopping centre’s concept takes inspiration from the rolling hills, natural landscapes, and sugarcane fields. The main entrance echoes the curved shapes of the rolling hills with vertical green slats screening the entrances that echo the surrounding sugar cane. The rich textures of the fever trees and earthly tones in the area carry through the asset’s interior and exterior colour palette.