18 August 2017 Thavhani Mall Supplement

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RELAY SHOP U31B

SPITZ SHOP U18

SNEAKERS SHOP U17A

OLD MUTUAL SHOP U23C

STANDARD BANK SHOP L37

SERVICES SHOP L38A

ROOTS BUTCHERY SHOP L43

HOLLARD SHOP L38B

SHEET STREET SHOP L42

SPECTACLE HUT SHOP L35 SEDGLO HAIR L34B KING PIE SHOP L34A

SRS

MEDIA EXCLUSIVE STORE STORE SHOP L18

SOLO SHOES SHOP L16A

SHOP L19

PICK N PAY CLOTHING SHOP L23

INCREDIBLE CONNECTION SHOP L24

TOPS SHOP L32

PEP CELL SHOP L33

KOZMIC SOLUTIONZ SHOP L39

ROCHESTER SHOP L13

THATO FLOWERS SHOP L34C

SHOP L31

CAPITEC SHOP L30

HOUSE & HOME SHOP L16

CLICKS SHOP L28

STOREROOM SL2

THE HUB SHOP L14

FASHION SHOP U18A RESTAURANT SHOP U23B

ATM NEDBANK

ATM FNB

NEDBANK SHOP L38

HI FI CORP SHOP L46

UNARINE SHOP L47

SWEETS FROM HEAVEN SHOP L15A

EXPRESS STORE SHOP L14A

NEWS CAFE SHOP U23A

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ARTHUR FORD SHOP L29

RAGE SHOP L11

5

ATM CAPITEC

VBS MUTUAL BANK SHOP L48B

MTN SHOP L25

DODO’S SHOP L10

SIDE STEP SHOP U20

SPUR SHOP U23

CELL C SHOP L40

POSTNET SHOP L47C

POLO SHOP U21

RESTAURANT SHOP U24A

SPAR PHARMACY SHOP L48

OLD MUTUAL SHOP L47A

TORGA OPTICAL SHOP L50

DUNNS SHOP L52

CHOICE FM SHOP L51

FRANCO FOOTGEAR CECCATO SHOP L53 SHOP L54

V CELL CLINIX SHOP L50A

STUDIO 88 SHOP L58

SHOP U19

COWLAND SHOP U25 VALUE VISION SHOP U25A

VODACOM SHOP L25A

PEP SHOP L9

JOHN CRAIG SHOP U29

THE FIX SHOP U31A

STOREROOM SU4

LEGIT SHOP U8

LINK PHARMACY SHOP L58A

ZWAWE SHOP L48A

STERNS SHOP U27 ZOE EXCLUSIVE SHOP U26

EDGARS CONNECT SHOP L41

2

BEAVER CANOE SHOP L44

TELKOM SHOP L9A

KIOSK SHOP L4A

WEBBERS SHOP L59

SPORTSCENE SHOP U16

TEKKIE TOWN SHOP U24

ATM ABSA

WIMPY SHOP L49

SERVICES SHOP L49C

NR CELL CLINIX SHOP L8

PICK N PAY LIQUOR SHOP L7

JAM CLOTHING SHOP L49A

FNB SHOP L63A

PIB SHOP L63

DANIEL J SHOP L60

JET SHOP U32

MILADYS SHOP U15

THE CROSS TRAINER SHOP U28

GREEN CROSS SHOP U12A

BOGART MAN SHOP U11

MR PRICE HOME SHOP U10

QUEENSPARK SHOP U9

FISH & CHIP CO SHOP U47A

ATM CAPITEC

ATM NEDBANK

CHICKEN LICKEN SHOP U47

LIFESTYLES BOOKS SHOP L61

MULTICHOICE SHOP L3

KING PIE SHOP L3A

VODACOM 4U SHOP L62

AFRICAN BANK SHOP L2

CRAZY STORE SHOP L5

TRUWORTHS SHOP U37

ATM STANDARD BANK

4

IDENTITY SHOP U38

EXACT SHOP U14

STOREROOM SU7

1

ABSA SHOP L1

SHOP L6

ACKERMANS SHOP U39

SAUSAGE SALOON SHOP U46B

MARKHAM SHOP U13

ATM STANDARD BANK

SERVICES SHOP U46

FOSCHINI SHOP U13

CLASSIC TOUCH SHOP L42C

VHUTAMBO EDU-TOY SHOP U45

DEBONAIRS FISHAWAYS STEERS MILKYLANE SHOP U1A

NEXT SHOP L12

ROMANS PIZZA SHOP U1C

SDK FASHION CAFE SHOP U2 HARLEY WORLD TRAVEL SHOP U1

HEAVEN HAIR SHOP U2B

SHOE CITY SHOP U3A

OLD MUTUAL OFFICES SHOP U1E

OLD KHAKI SHOP U43

ASJ SHOP U42

KEEDO SHOP U3

CENTRE MANAGEMENT OFFICES

MR PRICE SHOP U12

REAL PAINT & CHEMICALS SHOP L49B

SHOP U4

CAPE UNION MART SHOP U41

DONNA SHOP U6

MR PRICE SPORT SHOP U5

TOTAL SPORTS SHOP U7

Floor plan of the massive Thavhani Mall - page 20 & 21

STOREROOM SU5

STOREROOM SU1 STOREROOM SU1

TREAD + MILLER SHOP U41A

STATIONERY SHOP U4A

OPENING I 24 AUGUST 2017

OLD MUTUAL CLIENT SERVICES SHOP U1D

CEO Ntshavhiseni Brandon Nesengani talks about the mall - page 14

OPENING I 24 AUGUST 2017

SIGNATURE COSMETICS SHOP L4

Thavhani Mall to celebrate grand opening on 24 August - page 12

Thavhani Mall

MTN BOOSTER ROOM

THAVHANI Thavhani Mall

Store Directory

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Come visit us for great store opening specials from 24 August 2017

ANCHORS

PHARMACY

FASHION

FOOTWEAR

HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY

BANKS & FOREX

FAST FOOD & RESTAURANTS

OPTOMETRISTS

CELLULAR

LIQUOR

JEWELLERY

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

HOME & ELECTRONICS

SERVICES

SPECIALITY

STOREROOMS

Store Directory

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New mall brought employment for many, says Vhembe mayor mayor shortly before the anticipated official opening of the mall, Radzilani With a population of more than 1,3 described the mall as one of the best million people in her area of jurisdic- things to have happened in her district tion, Vhembe District’s first citizen, in a long time. The mayor says she has Cllr Florence Radzilani, is beaming a passion for development, clean govwith confidence and excitement about ernance and the empowerment of the the forthcoming official opening of youth. She describes the new Thavhani the new Thavhani Mall in ThohoyanMall as a blessing to her municipality, dou. saying it will go a long way in easing poverty and creating opportunities for Construction of the new R1 billion all in her municipality. mall with more than 130 shops started “We are a big municipality with four last year and is nearing completion. local municipalities that are predomiIt will open its doors for the first time nantly rural. With the ever-increasing on 24 August 2017. The new regional population and unemployment in mall, with a large variety of retail shops, our district, who cannot rejoice at the restaurants and other local businesses, opening of such a massive investment?” is by far the largest mall in the area. she said. “We are extremely happy In an interview with the Vhembe that a number of our people will gain Thavhani Mall

meaningful employment and, even though we know that not all will be absorbed in terms of jobs, it will make a huge difference in the lives of the ones employed and their families. This calls for a celebration on our part,” she said.

The mayor further indicated that the new mall would mean massive savings for local people who used to travel long distances to buy certain products elsewhere. According to her, the district will benefit a lot economically as shoppers from neighbouring areas will also bring business to the mall.

“We are happy that our local businesspeople, including the youth, will not be left out of the economy as a sizeable number have businesses in the mall.

This venture will certainly yield positive spinoffs,” she said.

Vhembe District Municipality mayor, Cllr Florence Radzilani

Supporting new ventures for the past 27 years Limpopo Mirror welcomes Thavhani Mall.

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Thavhani Mall a home for 135 shops and restaurants Shoppers can look forward to anchor tenants Woolworths, Edgars, Thavhani Mall in Thohoyandou will Pick n Pay and SuperSpar, as well officially celebrate its grand opening as an impressive line-up of leading on Thursday, 24 August. national retailers such as Foschini, Truworths and Mr Price.

The 50 000m2 regional shopping Thavhani Mall is poised to offer new centre will be the largest in the thrivand unique world-class retail shops ing town of Thohoyandou as well as in the area as a clutch of top brands the greater Thulamela Municipality, entering the region for the first time with the introduction of a wide variety including Woolworths Food, McDonof exciting retailers to the region, ald’s, Mr Price Sport, Hi-Fi Corp, boasting over 134 shops, restaurants Incredible Connection, Cape Union and service outlets.

Mart, Old Khaki, Tread + Miller, Thavhani Mall

Keedo, American Swiss Jewellers, House & Home, The Hub, Rochester, Torga Optical, Spur, News Café, Cross Trainer, Queenspark, Donna Claire, Mr Price Home, Bogart Man, Green Cross, Sneakers, Relay and Arthur Ford Perfume.

The vision for a regional mall in Thohoyandou began with local businessman Khosi Ramovha of Thavhani Property Investments seven years ago.

Ramovha then partnered with seasoned South African shopping centre developers and investors Flanagan &

Gerard Property Development and Investment to drive the vision forward.

In addition, JSE-listed REIT Vukile Property Fund has also committed to the partnership with a one-third stake in Thavhani Mall that will transfer when the mall is complete.

This new world of exceptional retail will be set across two fully air-conditioned levels to be the focal point of the large mixed-use urban precinct mega development, Thavhani City, which is being developed on a 27ha site in Thohoyandou. As a shared vision between Thavhani Property Investments and the Thulamela Local Municipality, it will add the Thavhani Office Park, a motor city and private health-care facilities to the existing facilities, which include

a library, community centre, information centre, and the 40 000-capacity Thohoyandou Stadium.

Paul Gerard from Flanagan & Gerard Property Development and Investment says Thavhani Mall is already an asset to its community through the creation of jobs throughout the construction process and will introduce hundreds of new full-time jobs when the centre opens on 24 August. “In addition to offering the community the biggest and best selection of shopping and leisure options, Thavhani Mall will serve as a significant boost to the Thohoyandou local economy,” he adds.

Getting to Thavhani Mall will be a breeze as the mall enjoys easy access from the CBD and major regional roads. The mall is well located located along the R524, which links Louis Trichardt to Punda Maria and with major north-south links to Sibasa and Giyani.

TOP: Construction workers putting the finishing touches on the interior at Thavhani Mall in Thohoyandou, scheduled to open on 24 August.

LEFT: The entrance to Thavhani Mall. Photos supplied.

NEW KEEDO store OPENING in THAVHANI MALL. MORE OPENING SPECIALS IN STORE. T and C apply.

Normal Price : R399

Normal Price : R199

Normal Price : R169

Normal Price : R399

Opening Special: R199

Opening Special: R99

Opening Special: R84

Opening Special: R199

www.keedo.co.za

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Nesengani appointed as the new CEO of Thavhani Mall According to a statement by Khosi Ramovha of Thavhani Mr Ntshavhiseni Brandon Property Investments, the Nesengani, raised in Tshisa50,000m2 mall will become hulu (Itsani) Village, has been the largest shopping centre in appointed as CEO of the new the growing town of ThohoyanThavhani Mall. The mall will dou, with 137 shops. open on Thursday, 24 August The regional shopping centre 2017. has been carefully planned for Thavhani Mall

Mr Paul Gerard of Flanagan & Gerard Property Development and Investment.

retail success, but also to have substantial and meaningful benefits for its local economy and community.

Thavhani Mall is a deeply local initiative. Seven years ago, local businessman Khosi Ramovha of Thavhani Property Investments had the vision for a regional mall in Thohoyandou. To achieve the vision, he partnered with leading South African shopping centre developers and investors, Flanagan & Gerard Property Development and Investment, which secured the co-investment of JSE-listed retail REIT Vukile Property Fund.

In keeping with its emphasis on local positive impacts, Nesengani is well positioned to make a positive contribution to the mall and its ethos with his qualifications, business acumen and local roots. “As a business achiever with a sterling track record who grew up in the area and returned to build a career here as an adult, Nesengani will bring a unique and rich perspective to the management of Thavhani Mall as he leads its on-site team. His experience and insight will also ensure that the mall keeps its community at its heart,” Ramovha says.

Nesengani attended primary school in Tshisahulu, where he was raised by his grandmother.

“Here is where I got to appreciate my late grandmother for raising three families under one roof. She was the rock and a better manager than I am today,” says Nesengani.

As a teenager, he moved to Thohoyandou Block F and attended Thohoyandou Technical High. He has been involved in community activities, including being a ward representative for the youth in Thohoyandou Block F Ward E under SANCO (South African National Civic Organisation). He was also appointed to look after finances donated by residents of Block F to appreciate its top learners.

Nesengani places a high value on education and has earned several qualifications, including a bachelor’s degree from the University of Orange Free State and several technical and institute certificates.

He began his working career as a mechanic in the motor industry and later moved into the high-performance retail banking sector where he progressed through a succession of leadership positions over 15 years, nine of which were spent as a branch manager. Recently, he successfully managed FNB Malamulele, FNB Mutsindo and FNB Thohoyandou respectively.

Nesengani believes that passion and dedication are the backbones of success, and he plans to bring both to the role of CEO of Thavhani Mall.

Commenting on the position, he says: “A whole new world has opened up for me in the property investment industry through Thavhani Mall, and I am confident it will be a big success for its surrounding communities. I am looking for-

ward to successfully managing this asset in a way that helps develop our communities for the benefit of our people.”

Mr Paul Gerard from Flanagan & Gerard Property Development and Investment says: “Everything is in place for the opening of Thavhani Mall, and the excitement is building as its official opening day approaches. Already, it is an asset for its community, having created jobs throughout its construction. It

will introduce hundreds of new full-time jobs when it opens.”

When Thavhani Mall opens on 24 August, its community can look forward to world-class shopping, entertainment and services. The lineup starts with Woolworths, Edgars, Pick n Pay and SuperSpar and goes on to include an impressive selection of leading national retailers such as Foschini, Truworths and Mr Price and a long list of local businesses too.

Mr Ntshavhiseni Brandon Nesengani.

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Tread+Miller focuses on quality footwear and craftsmanship

what really ties the range together. A free shoe-shining service is One of the stores that will surely available in store, which forms part attract a lot of attention when the of the Tread+Miller experience.

Thavhani Mall opens next Thurs- The store teams know the differday (24th), is the Tread+Miller ence between the footwear styles in shop. detail and are on hand to offer their Tread+Miller offers footwear expertise and advice when making and accessories for the urban man, a selection. They also offer locally as well as a curated collection of made hats from Simon and Mary At the Mr Price Sport store the team were getting everything in preparation for the big opening on 24 August. In ladies’ footand a variety the photo, from left to right, stand Fhumulani Tsindane, Michael Maroga, Jack Lehong and Gudane Mudau. wear. This is of leather truly a unique accessories. offering for the The chain South African houses their male shopper, own brand, a footwear Arthur Jack, destination as well as lodedicated to cally produced the style-foCrockett & cused man.

Jones and The 29th international Tread+Millbrands such er store will be opening in the as Sebago, Caterpillar, Adidas and Thavhani Mall in August 2017, much more. Tread+Miller is pasexpanding their footprint nationsionate about shoe care and offers a ally. Tread+Miller have created a focused range of products that aims masculine shopping environment, to protect, clean and restore any accented with the smell of cotype of leather footwear available logne and leather, where men feel in their stores. These products are comfortable. The décor is wood and locally made and include suede leather with chairs and ottomans and nubuck protectors, cleaners that are reminiscent of a gentleand renovators, as well as leather men’s club, not at all what you’d polishers, balms and creams. expect in large shopping malls.

Their online store offers customTread+Miller offers a wide range ers the opportunity to shop from of styles, from boots to brogues, anywhere is South Africa, while Photographed earlier this week at the Dodo’s store in the new Thavhani Mall. From left to right are Ms Tondani Mudau dress shoes to sneakers. The focus is they grow their brick and mortar quality and craftsmanship, which is presence. (manager), Ms Ntevheleni Mpandeli and Mr Percy Muaudzi.

Thavhani Mall

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NEW urban footwear store opening in Thavhani Mall.

More opening specials in store.

Normally R1 699 Opening Special R1 099

Normally R1 699 Opening Special R999

Normally R2 199 Opening Special R1 799

treadandmiller.co.za Shop U41, Thavhani Mall, Cnr Main Boulevard &, Ephefu Street | 0860 665 533

Normally R1 699 Opening Special R1 299

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How to dress like a world famous celebrity without breaking the bank Thavhani Mall “It’s only the 5th and my bank balance is zero!”.

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Sheet Street store manager Sheriff Kutama and his team are excited to meet their new customers. In the photo are from left Audrey Maluleke, Maggy Lerato Maraba, Rebecca Khumalo, Melinda Ngwenya, Konanani Mashau and Sheriff Kutama (manager).

Having to choose between a sparkly new top and paying the electricity bill is almost crippling, but with JAM Clothing you no longer have to spend time in the dark.

Since opening their first Durban store in 1998, JAM has been on a quest to bring shoppers the lifestyle they deserve. “Whether you’re leading a board meeting, hanging out with friends or exploring far-off lands, we want you to look fabulous while doing it. With over 90 stores nationwide and a new store or two opening monthly, we’d like to think our plan is working. More stores mean more South Africans can

take advantage of the benefits our savings provide,” JAM Clothing’s PRO says in a press release.

JAM has always aimed to supply our customers with good-quality clothing at affordable prices. “To do this, JAM has spent years showering our suppliers and manufacturers with love and affection and, in return, they notify us when chain store overruns or cancellations occur. This allows us to snap up the latest trends and styles at ridiculously low prices and pass these savings on to you.

“Our offerings include both well-known international and national brands as well as a large variety of mix-and-match basics from retailers you know.

You could max out all your cards and spend a fortune in

large retail chain stores, but why do that when you could visit a JAM store instead?

Thanks to our fantastic buying policy, we are able to provide our customers with a ‘fun, stylish and versatile’ new wardrobe for much, much less,” says JAM Clothing.

According to Jam Clothing, it’s not just about the customer; they give back too! “JAM has long been committed to fulfilling the needs of those less fortunate. Through various social responsibility projects, we have endeavored to not only aid communities in times of need, but to bring a little hope and joy to them too.”

Stop by a JAM Clothing store near you and kit out your closet today! One place where you will find a Jam Clothing store is in the new Thavhani Mall.

Sheet Street offers crazy specials

Sheet Street Opening

store manager, Sheriff Kutama, and his team are excited to meet their new customers and assist them in creating inspiring looks for their homes.

So, if it’s a minor or major home revamp you are after, or simply just a little something for your home, then head to Sheet Street Thavhani Mall for one of the widest selections in town.

Find them at Shop L42, Thavhani Mall.

GREAT SAVINGS IN-STORE.

Buy any 3

Buy any 2

Bailey Flock Scatter Cushions 45 x 45 and get the 4th

Teardrop Ribbed Lamps

save

or buy any two Plain Flannel Blankets and save R70! These A branch of the well-known are just some of the great home decoration store, deals you can find at Sheet Sheet Street, will open its Street! doors in the Thavhani Mall You can also sign up for an on 24 August. To celebrate account online at www.sheetthe store opening, Sheet street.com and get R200 off Street promises amazing your first purchase of R1000 promotions for 10 days only! or more!

Buy any three Bailey Flock Sheet Street aims to enable Scatters and get the fourth every family to create a home one free; Buy two Faux Silk they can be proud of. This Lined Curtains and save R60, is also why the Sheet Street Thavhani Mall

Free

Thavhani Mall, Limpopo 24 August 2017.

R40

Buy any 2

Buy any 2

Buy 4 get 2

Faux Silk Lined Curtains 230 x 218

save

R40

DBN 28556

save

Cotton Blend Throws 140 x 180

Free

R60

Dinner plate, side plate, bowl & tumbler .99

R19

each

Buy any Nautical Water Bottle R89.99 Nautical Sippy Cup/ Jam Jar with Handle R59.99 Nautical Jam Jar

Buy any 3

GET R200 OFF

Plain Flannel Blankets 180 x 200

R89.99

R10

R70

save

R70

Buy any 2 save

save

Polycotton or 100% Cotton Sheets, Basecovers or Wraps

apply for your account online & get R200 off your first in-store purchase of R1000 or more. Go to www.sheetstreet.com Offer ends 7 September 2017. FSP31450 & NCRCP46. T’s & C’s apply.

Promotion available from 24 August – 03 September 2017.

Excludes markdowns. While stocks last. www.sheetstreet.com Toll-free line: 0800 21 25 35

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THAVHANI MALL EXPERIENCE A NEW WORLD OF SHOPPING GRAND OPENING 24 AUGUST 2017 New look. New style. It’s everything you’d expect from Pick n Pay. And more.

Shop L1 Thavhani Mall R524 Thohoyandou JK Extension 1 Limpopo Province Trading Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am - 7pm, Saturday: 9am - 6pm, Sunday & Public Holidays: 9am - 5pm

Shop L15A - ■ Shop L16

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Shop L16A - ■ Shop L18 - ■ Shop L19 - ■ Shop L23

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Shop L24

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PEP SHOP L9

RAGE SHOP L11

CELLULAR

Shop L25 Shop L25A Shop L28 Shop L29 Shop L30 Shop L31 Shop L32 Shop L33 Shop L34A Shop L34B Shop L34C

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MTN Vodacom Clicks Arthur Ford Capitec Spar Tops Pep Cell King Pie Sedglo Hair Thato Flowers

Shop L35

- ■ Spectacle Hut Shop L37 - ■ Standard Bank Shop L38 - ■ Nedbank Shop L38A - ■ Services Shop L38B - ■ Hollard Shop L39 - ■ Kozmic Solutionz Shop L40 - ■ Cell C

- ■ Edgards Connect Shop L42 - ■ Sheet Street Shop L42C - ■ Classic Touch Shop L43 - ■ Roots Butchery Shop L44 - ■ Beaver Canoe Shop L46 - ■ HiFi Corp

SWEETS FROM HEAVEN SHOP L15A

EXPRESS STORE SHOP L14A

SRS

MEDIA EXCLUSIVE STORE STORE SHOP L18

SOLO SHOES SHOP L16A

LIQUOR

FOOTWEAR

JEWELLERY

SPORTS & OUTDOORS

HOME & ELECTRONICS

FASHION SHOP U18A

SPITZ SHOP U18

SNEAKERS SHOP U17A

FASHION SHOP U18A

SPITZ SHOP U18

CELL C SHOP L40

SEDGLO HAIR L34B STANDARD

KING PIE SHOP L34A

PEP CELL SHOP L33

OLD MUTUAL SHOP U23C

RESTAURANT SHOP U23B

TOPS SHOP L32

BANK SHOP L37

NEWS CAFE SHOP U23A

Shop U47A - ■ Fish & Chip CO

GRAND OPENING 24 August 2017

THATO FLOWERS SHOP L34C

HOLLARD SHOP L38B

SHEET STREET SHOP L42

KOZMIC SOLUTIONZ SHOP L39

MTN BOOSTER ROOM

INCREDIBLE CONNECTION SHOP L24

SHOP L31 ARTHUR FORD SHOP L29

INCREDIBLE CONNECTION SHOP L24

SPECTACLE HUT SHOP L35 SEDGLO HAIR L34B

CLICKS SHOP L28

KING PIE SHOP L34A

CAPITEC SHOP L30

PEP CELL SHOP L33

ATM FNB

ATM ABSA

RESTAURANT SHOP U23B

SPECTACLE HUT SHOP L35

SERVICES SHOP L38A

TOPS SHOP L32

THATO FLOWERS SHOP L34C

SHOP L31

CAPITEC SHOP L30

HOUSE & HOME SHOP L16

FASHION

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HOLLARD SHOP L38B

NEDBANK SHOP L38

PICK N PAY CLOTHING SHOP L23

HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY

SNEAKERS SHOP U17A

THE CROSS TRAINER SHOP U28

THE CROSS TRAINER SHOP U28

ATM STANDARD BANK

JOHN CRAIG SHOP U29

ATM NEDBANK RELAY ATMU31B FNB SHOP ATM NEDBANK

ATM STANDARD BANK

SERVICES SHOP L38A

SHOP L19

ROCHESTER SHOP L13

PHARMACY

ATM ABSA

BEAVER CANOE SHOP L44

- ■ Vhutambo Edu-Toy STANDARD BANK - ■ Services SHOP L37 - ■ Sausage Saloon - ■ Chicken Licken

5

SHEET STREET SHOP L42

PICK N PAY CLOTHING SHOP L23

HOUSE & HOME SHOP L16

3

RESTAURANT SHOP U24A

ROOTS BUTCHERY SHOP L43

UNARINE SHOP L47

THE HUB SHOP L14

ANCHORS

POSTNET SHOP L47C

SPUR SHOP U23

CELL C SHOP L40

SHOP L16A

SRS

NEWS CAFE SHOP U23A

TEKKIE TOWN SHOP U24

KOZMIC SOLUTIONZ SHOP L39

HI MEDIA FI CORP EXCLUSIVE STORE STORE SHOP L18 SHOP L46SHOP L19

SIDE STEP SHOP U20

POLO SHOP U21

VODACOM SHOP L25A

OLD MUTUAL SHOP L47A

5

VALUE VISION SHOP U25A

SHOP U19

ARTHUR FORD SHOP L29

PICK N PAY LIQUOR SHOP L7

STOREROOM SU4

SPAR PHARMACY SHOP L48

SHOP U26

COWLAND SHOP U25

VODACOM SHOP L25A

FRANCO FOOTGEAR CECCATO SHOP L53 SHOP L54

TORGA OPTICAL SHOP L50 SOLO SHOES

DUNNS SHOP L52

ATM CAPITEC

MTN SHOP L25

STUDIO 88 SHOP L58 ROCHESTER SHOP L13

NEXT SHOP L12

NR CELL CLINIX SHOP L8

DODO’S SHOP L10

STOREROOM SU4

GREEN CROSS SHOP U12A

EXPRESS STORE SHOP L14A

SHOP U24A ZOE EXCLUSIVE

ROOTS BUTCHERY SHOP L43

VBS MUTUAL BANK BEAVER CANOE SHOP L44 SHOP L48B

SPUR SHOP U23

STERNS RESTAURANT SHOP U27

UNARINE ZWAWE SHOP L47

SHOP L48A

SIDE STEP SHOP U20

POLO SHOP U21

Shop U45 Ackermans ATM CAPITEC Cape Union Mart Shop U46 Tread + Miller NEDBANK SHOP L38 Shop U46B ASJ Shop U47 Old Khaki

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HI FI CORP SHOP L46

POSTNET SHOP L47C

SWEETS FROM SERVICES HEAVEN SHOP L15A SHOP L49C

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SHOP U25

VALUE VISION SHOP U25A

SHOP U19

TEKKIE TOWN SHOP U24

CLASSIC TOUCH SHOP L42C

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SPORTSCENE SHOPCOWLAND U16

EDGARS CONNECT SHOP L41

OLD MUTUAL SHOP L47A

Shop U39 VBS MUTUAL BANK Shop U41 SHOP L48B Shop U41A Shop U42 Shop U43

ZOE EXCLUSIVE SHOP U26

EDGARS CONNECT SHOP L41

LINK WEBBERS RAGE PHARMACY SHOP SHOP L59 L11 SHOP L58A

ZWAWE The Fix SHOP L48A Relay Jet SPAR PHARMACY SHOP L48 Truworths Identity

THE HUB SHOP L14 KIOSK SHOP L4A

MILADYS SHOP U15

STERNS SHOP U27

MTN SHOP L25

DANIEL J SHOP L60

WIMPY SHOP L49

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JET SHOP U32

V CELL CLINIX SHOP L50A

LIFESTYLES BOOKS SHOP L61

VODACOM 4U SHOP L62

PEP SHOP L9

KING PIE SHOP L3A

DODO’S SHOP L10

PIB SHOP L63

MULTICHOICE SHOP L3

EXACT SHOP U14

THE FIX SHOP U31A

ATM STANDARD BANK

JAM CLOTHING SHOP L49A NEXT SHOP L12

TELKOM SHOP L9A

AFRICAN BANK

NR CELL SHOP L2 CLINIX SHOP L8

JOHN CRAIG SHOP U29

GREEN CROSS SHOP U12A BOGART MAN SHOP U11

FRANCO FOOTGEAR CECCATO SHOP L53 SHOP L54

FNB SHOP L63A

KIOSK SHOP L4A

SPORTSCENE SHOP U16

CLASSIC TOUCH SHOP L42C

STUDIO 88 SHOP L58

V CELL CLINIX SHOP L50A

DANIEL J SHOP L60

LINK PHARMACY SHOP L58A

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TORGA OPTICAL SHOP L50

DUNNS SHOP L52

CHOICE FM SHOP L51

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MARKHAM SHOP U13

JET SHOP U32

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WIMPY Shop U31A SHOP L49 Shop U31B Shop U32 Shop U37 SERVICES SHOP L49C Shop U38

Value Vision Zoe JAMExclusive CLOTHING SHOP L49A Sterns The Cross Trainer John Craig

CHOICE FM SHOP L51

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REAL PAINT & CHEMICALS SHOP L49B

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REAL PAINT & CHEMICALS SHOP L49B

KING PIE SHOP L3A

WEBBERS SHOP L59

MILADYS SHOP U15

CENTRE MANAGEMENT OFFICES

IDENTITY SHOP U38

PIB SHOP L63

MULTICHOICE SHOP L3

EXACT SHOP U14

RELAY SHOP U31B

MR PRICE HOME SHOP U10

QUEENSPARK SHOP U9 ATM STANDARD BANK

ATM NEDBANK

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TRUWORTHS SHOP U37

STOREROOM SU7

Shop U25A Shop U26 Shop U27 Shop U28 Shop U29

Restaurant Old Mutual FNB Tekkie SHOP L63A Town Restaurant Cowland

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FOSCHINI SHOP U13

TRUWORTHS SHOP U37

CHICKEN LICKEN SHOP U47

MARKHAM SHOP U13

THE FIX SHOP U31A

MR PRICE HOME SHOP U10

QUEENSPARK SHOP U9

LEGIT SHOP U8 TREAD + MILLER

ATM NEDBANK

ACKERMANS SHOP U39

ATM CAPITEC

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MR PRICE SHOP U12

IDENTITY SHOP U38

SAUSAGE SALOON SHOP U46B

ABSA SHOP L1

CRAZY STORE PICK N PAY SHOP L5 LIQUOR SHOP L7

FISH & CHIPSHOP CO U41A SHOP U47AMART CAPE UNION SHOP U41 ATM CAPITEC

OLD KHAKI SHOP U43

HARLEY WORLD TRAVEL SHOP U1

SERVICES SHOP U46

LIFESTYLES BOOKS SHOP L61

SIGNATURE COSMETICS SHOP L4

AFRICAN BANK SHOP L2

SHOP L6

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DONNA OLD KHAKI SHOP U6 SHOP U43

VHUTAMBO EDU-TOY SHOP U45

FISH & CHIP CO SHOP U47A

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SDK FASHION CAFE SHOP U2

DEBONAIRS FISHAWAYS STEERS MILKYLANE SHOP U1A

Shop U23B Shop U23C ABSA Shop U24 SHOP L1 Shop U24A Shop U25

CRAZY STORE SHOP L5

TOTAL SPORTS SHOP U7

DONNA SHOP U6

HARLEY WORLD TRAVEL SHOP U1

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HEAVEN HAIR SHOP U2B

VODACOM 4U SHOP L62

Edgars Side Step Polo Spur News Cafe

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KEEDO SHOP U3

MR PRICE SHOP U12

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Shop U19 Shop U20 Shop U21 Shop U23 Shop U23A

OLD MUTUAL CLIENT SERVICES SHOP U1D

Miladys Sportscene Sneakers Spitz Fashion

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TELKOM SHOP L9A

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SHOE CITY SHOP U3A

OLD MUTUAL OFFICES SHOP U1E

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DEBONAIRS FISHAWAYS STEERS MILKYLANE SHOP U1A

SIGNATURE COSMETICS SHOP L4

Shop L4A Shop L5 Shop L6 Shop L7

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HEAVEN HAIR SHOP U2B

SHOE CITY SHOP U3A

OLD MUTUAL OFFICESSHOP U4 SHOP U1E

KEEDO SHOP U3

CENTRE MANAGEMENT OFFICES

STOREROOM SU5

STOREROOM SU1 STOREROOM SU1

ASJ SHOP U42

MR PRICE SPORT SHOP U5

STATIONERY SHOP U4A

SHOP U4

LOWER LEVEL Shop L1 Shop L2 Shop L3 Shop L3A Shop L4

MR PRICE SPORT SHOP U5

STATIONERY SHOP U4A

Shop U1

Thavhani Mall STOREROOM SU5

STOREROOM SU1 STOREROOM SU1

BOGART MAN SHOP U11

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BANKS & FOREX

CLICKS SHOP L28

FAST FOOD & RESTAURANTS

OPTOMETRISTS

MTN BOOSTER ROOM

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SPECIALITY

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ANCHORS

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Unarine LIQUOR Old Mutual Postnet Spar Pharmacy

FASHION

FOOTWEAR

& Shop L48A - SPORTS ■ Zwawe JEWELLERY OUTDOORS

HAIR, HEALTH & BEAUTY

BANKS & FOREX

FAST FOOD & RESTAURANTS

OPTOMETRISTS

HOME & L49C - ■ Services Shop L53 - ■ Footwear SERVICES SPECIALITY ShopSTOREROOMS ELECTRONICS

Shop L49 - ■ Wimpy Shop L49A - ■ JAM Clothing Shop L49B - ■ Real Paint & Chemicals

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From humble beginnings in Soweto to SA butchery giant

and more. We continued this new tradition this year by giving away more than Roots Butchery’s humble origins date 20 Nissan NP200s as well as other great back to 2004, when the company prizes. To put this in perspective - we’re started operating in a modest little giving away over R3 million in prizes butchery in Soweto. They decided to this year alone. Our goal was to give bring the butchery business back to something back to the community every its ROOTS and take things back to year, when we started this initiative in basics, by offering quality products 2014,” he says. and service and the best pricing for Roots Butchery’s store in the new their supporters.

Thavhani Mall will open on 24 August “Since then we’ve been offering prod- and it is set to take Thohoyandou by ucts and service to our supporters that storm. “We want to invite everyone to surpass the norm for the last 12 years. come through and support our opening, We’ve grown from one store in 2004 to as we celebrate by offering crazy deals now just over 80 stores in 2017 across for our opening. We look forward to Gauteng, Free State, North West, Limmeeting you there,” says Ferreira. popo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape and For more information, readers can Kwa-Zulu Natal,” says the marketing visit the Roots Butchery website at www. manager of Roots Butchery, Mr Geoffrey rootsbutchery.co.za or they can visit the Ferreira. company’s Facebook and Twitter page.

Roots Butchery attributes its success “We pride ourselves on offering a variety to its original wors recipes, discipline of quality products at the best prices for and dedication to operating the business our supporters to choose from, which is the right way instead of the easy way. why, at Roots Butchery, it’s your choice,” “And most importantly, our success is says Ferreira. due to our loyal supporters. You will notice that we don’t have customers, we have supporters. A customer is defined as a person who buys goods or services from a shop or business.

A supporter is defined as a person who backs their team. Our supporters are not simply customers, they are so much more and, without their support, we would not be the team we are today,” says Ferreira.

“We say thank you every day by giving quality products at competitive prices. We did realise, however, that that wasn’t enough and that we needed to give something tangible.

Roots butchery manager, Mr Eddie That’s why, since 2014, we have been Pereira upbeat about the opening speproviding some of our lucky customers with prizes such as motor vehicles cials they will have.

Thavhani Mall

The friendly ladies from Miladys at Thavhani Mall posed for a photo earlier this week.

Miladys to launch summer collection when store opens Thavhani Mall Miladys opens at Thavani Mall soon with a brand new look.

On the 24th of August, Miladys will launch their magnificent summer collection as they unveil their brand new store at the much anticipated opening of Thavani Mall (South Africa’s biggest single-phase shopping mall development to

date.)

Every detail has been thought of, from carefully considered shop fittings to breath-taking window and in-store displays.

Relish an exceptional shopping experience, perfectly in line with the newly launched Miladys brand persona.

“As the largest female-focused fashion retailer, with over 200

stores nationwide … we get women!

We know what makes them tick, what’s important to them and what they really care about when it comes to fashion. She loves fashion, but on her own terms and we would not have it any other way!” says Philippa Feher, Miladys’s Marketing Manager.

This is Miladys like you have never seen it before.

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Vukile Property takes 33% stake in new Thavhani Mall Thavhani Mall Vukile Property Fund has secured a 33% stake amounting to R350 million in the 50,000m2 Thavhani Mall at Thavhani City in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, after signing a deal with the developers of the new regional shopping centre, Thavhani Property Investments (Pty) Ltd. The acquisition will extend Vukile’s retail exposure.

Thavhani Property Investments is made up of pre-eminent shopping centre developers and investors Flanagan & Gerard Property Investment and Development, together with local partners that make up the company Zevodox.

Thavhani Mall is now nearing completion and scheduled to open its doors on 24 August. It is being developed on a prime site in Thohoyandou, at the intersection of the R524 road to Louis Trichardt (Makhado) and the new Giyani Road to Sibasa.

More than 80% of the premises have been let, with confirmed anchor tenants including Pick n Pay, Super Spar, Woolworths and Edgars, while a broad range of other national retailers will be part of the tenant mix.

Laurence Rapp, CEO of Vukile Property Fund, comments: “This is a landmark acquisition for Vukile of a significant stake in the new Thavhani Mall regional shopping centre development. It is in line with Vukile’s strategy of growing its quality portfolio of retail properties, thereby extending Vukile’s exposure to the retail sector. Vukile will take transfer of its stake in Thavhani Mall upon completion in 2017 at a yield of 8% and with an income guarantee for the

The 50 000m2 Thavhani Mall will be the largest in the thriving town of Thohoyandou, as well as the greater Thulamela Municipality, with the introduction of a wide variety of exciting retail shops to the region, boasting more than 130 shops, restaurants and service outlets. Photo supplied. first year.”

Rapp adds: “Vukile has already prefunded the acquisition through its highly successful capital raise conducted in April 2015. The money was raised at a lower yield than the purchase yield of 8% for the stake in Thavhani Mall, therefore the transaction will be yield accretive immediately. We have effectively de-risked the funding of the mall.”

“Thavhani Mall is an exciting proj-

ect and part of a bigger strategic nodal development in the local Thulamela Municipality in Limpopo. It is great for Vukile to be partnering with a developer of the calibre of Flanagan & Gerard Property Investment and Development, together with the local partners in Thavhani Property Investments.”

Commenting on the deal, Patrick Flanagan, executive director of Flanagan & Gerard, says: “Vukile is a leading, predominantly retail-focused, South African Real Estate Investment Trust (SA Reit). Flanagan & Gerard is proud to have secured the investment of Vukile into our landmark new Thavhani Mall

region shopping centre development.”

He adds: “Thavhani Mall will be a cornerstone of the Thulamela Municipality’s vision of a new town centre and expansion of the urban cityscape of Thohoyandou in a mixed-use precinct of some 85ha. The Mall will be the anchor development of an exciting surrounding nodal development, with future projects including drivethrough restaurants, motor dealerships, an office park, big-box retail and other commercial developments.

“While the mall will open at 50,000m2, there is capacity to expand the centre when demand warrants such expansion. Thavhani Mall is a catalytic development that is set to have a major positive socio-economic impact on Thohoyandou and the greater Thulamela Municipality. The local community will not only benefit from job opportunities and transfer of skills through the mall’s development, but will see valuable spending being

retained in the region. The iconic nature of the project and planned new town centre will attract further investment and galvanise excitement in the local community.”

Flanagan concludes: “Flanagan & Gerard, together with Vukile and our partners in Thavhani Property Investments, are looking forward to the opening of Thavhani Mall in 2017.

The mall will be a dominant regional centre and prime retail asset, offering a first-rate shopping destination to the community of Thohoyandou and surrounding areas.”

JSE-listed Vukile is an internally managed, predominantly retail property SA REIT, that holds property assets valued at R15 billion. Retail centres currently account for 70% of its portfolio, in line with its stated strategy to become substantially weighted in favour of retail property as it grows.

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Thavhani Mall may be big, but at the heart of this regional centre lies a passion for the local community the vision, this local owner partnered with leading South At 50,000m2 the soon-toAfrican shopping centre developen Thavhani Mall in Thoopers and investors Flanagan & hoyandou may be a regional Gerard Property Development shopping centre, but it has and Investment, which secured been created with its commu- the co-investment of JSE-listed nity at heart and was carefully retail REIT Vukile Property planned to have substantial Fund. and meaningful benefits for Ramovha reports: “Thavhani its local economy.

Mall’s founding vision was inspired by the extremely The almost 140 stores will positive impact a large mall can open on 24 August to become have on its community. This the largest shopping centre in foundation has ensured that the growing town of Thohoythe golden thread of commuandou, and it will also launch nity runs throughout all areas significant economic opporof the initiative. We have gone tunities for local people and to great lengths to invite and businesses. enable local participation in the From day one, Thavhani Mall mall.” has been a local initiative. SevWith opening preparations en years ago, local businessman under way, the mall’s focus on Khosi Ramovha of Thavhani being an economic asset for its Property Investments had local community has become the vision for a regional mall clear in its service provider sein Thohoyandou. To achieve lection, tenant mix and retailer Thivhani Mall

employment initiative.

Placing emphasis on the inclusion of local businesses, the mall’s representation of local retail brands with strong roots in the region includes VBS Mutual Bank, Zoe Exclusive, PIB Holdings, Vhutambo Edu-Toys, next fashion retailers, Spectacle Hut, and Zwawe Restaurant, with even more to come.

Local franchisees operating from Thavhani Mall will include MultiChoice, PostNet, Link Pharmacy, Spar Pharmacy, News Café, Spur, Steers, Debonairs, Fishaways, Milky Lane, Roman’s Pizza, and Sausage Saloon, among others joining the leasing mix.

On top of this, the mall’s owners have appointed three local companies as service providers for Thavhani Mall’s major operational areas: the security services of Gwala Security, cleaning and hygiene

The Thavhani Centre’s design made ample provision for space and convenience, ensuring that shoppers don’t feel cramped in. Outside there are ample parking space.

provider Musukume Investment Holdings and landscapers Gauflora.

Showing avid continuing community commitment, the mall has nurtured key local relationships, including its very positive relationship with the Thulamela Business Forum (TBF).

“As part of our local stakeholder outreach, we pass on numerous opportunities at Thavhani Mall to the TBF, which then distributes the opportunities to their stakeholders,” explains Paul Gerard from Flanagan & Gerard Property Development and Investment.

TBF also provides Thavhani Mall with insight into the needs of local business, their concerns and suggestions.

Thavhani Mall has already created jobs throughout its construction process, and the mall’s approach to permanent employment positions has generated staggering

results, with 97,000 job applications received.

Thavhani Property Investments issued a call for CVs on radio and social media. Prospective employees were asked to submit CVs to the Thavhani Mall website. Each job applicant’s name, ID, contact details and residential address are included on a database of CVs. The 137 retailers coming to Thavhani Mall have access to this database.

“There is virtually infinite demand for a finite number of job opportunities. Looking at these numbers, every job that is created is needed and makes a difference. The mall is having a very real positive impact with the jobs it has created. We have also made it very clear to the mall’s retailers that they need to ‘employ local’,” emphasises Gerard.

This is only the beginning of the opportunities that Thavhani Mall holds for its

community because it is the heart of a much bigger development.

Thavhani mall is the focal point of the large mixed-use urban precinct megadevelopment, Thavhani City, which is being developed on a 27ha site in Thohoyandou. As a shared vision between Thavhani Property Investments and the Thulamela Local Municipality, it will add the Thavhani Office Park, a motor city and private health care facilities to the existing facilities, which include a library, community centre, information centre, and the 40,000-seater Thohoyandou Stadium.

“Thavhani Mall will be a significant boost to the local economy and its future. It will also offer the community the biggest and best selection of shopping and leisure options in a mall they can be truly proud of,” says Gerard.

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TOP: Thavhani Super Spar staff members with manager Mr Captain Mutangwa (seated).

The staff members at Ackermans posed for a photo earlier this week. From left to right are Ms Ndile Nemusunda, Ms NkhumeMavhuthwana (store manager), Ms Ambani Ndou and Ms Audrey Maluleke

Ackermans’ staff ready to meet Thavhani’s shoppers

Ackermans will be one of the more than 130 shops to open for business on 24 August during the official opening of the Thavhani Mall.

“I am looking forward to our new store in Thavhani Mall. Our store will be offering great deals and cellular promotions. We are looking forward to seeing all our customers from different areas of Vhembe district - come and

see our vibrant store,” said Ackermans’ divisional manager, Ms Sanah Gafane.

“We are looking forward to bringing value and quality to our customers by doing the best in everything we do. We want our customers to feel good about our quality clothes and service from our friendly team,” said Ms Bridget Mavuthwana, store manager of the new Ackermans store at

Staff at the Thavhani branch of Pick n Pay in a joyful mood earlier this week.

Thavhani Mall.

With more than 650 stores nationwide, Ackermans is a leading South African value retailer and stockist of affordable family clothing, footwear, general merchandise, cellular and value-added services. Call the Customer Care line on 0860 900 100 or (International) +27 (0) 21 928 1040 or visit www.ackermans.co.za for any queries.

Pick and Pay staff doing the final touches before the opening on 24 August.

TOP: Ackermans’ divisional manager Ms Sanah Gafane is looking forward to the opening of yet another store at Thavhani Mall.

LEFT: Ackermans store manager Ms Bridget Mavuthwana says she wants to bring customers value and quality.

The Hub staff ready to give special attention to all their customers.

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What do the local people say?

Tshilidzi Mafela from Tshiombo feels that the mall will help in terms of community development. “People from rural areas will also be developed,” the 29-year-old says. Her favourite shops are the new Superspar and Roots Butchery.

Lufuno Musandiwa, a 22-year-old student at the University of Venda, says that Thavhani Mall is “our mall and it is here to bring change to our community.” He says it symbolizes development, both structurally and economically. “Many job opportunities have opened up for people all over Venda. I, for one, am glad that we have our very first mall,” he says.

A Thohoyandou local taxi driver, Patrick Ramarada, who stays in Tshivhilwi (53), said that the new mall meant more customers for him. “As a taxi driver, this means more business for us,” he said with a smile. He said that the mall would also employ a lot of people as it had many shops and the taxis would be in demand.

We believe new mall will not marginalise us, says business forum’s deputy Thavhani Mall

Netshivhandane Elelwani (24) from Mapate, who sells scones and tea, feels that this development will bring more customers, because employees of the new mall will want to have tea and scones in the morning. She said that Pick n Pay was her favourite shop because they sold goods at affordable prices.

Netshivhambe Lalamani is a 31-year-old trolley pusher. He says that he has a dream and he feels that, with the new mall, things will be much easier for him. He now wants to get his driver’s license, so that he can get a better job at the mall.

Julius Nndwakhulu, a 51-year-old shopper, says that he feels excited about the new mall.

“The mall will create more job opportunities; it is a great development. For the first time in Venda we will have MacDonald’s and elevators. I can’t wait for this beautiful mall to open.”

Unlike some areas where local small and emerging businesspeople have fears when it comes to the opening of new malls, the Thulamela Business Forum in Thohoyandou hailed the owners of the new Thavhani mall as having the interests of the local businesspeople at heart.

Speaking a few days before the actual official opening of the big regional mall, Thulamela Business Forum deputy chairperson Mr Eddie Singo said that as local businesspeople they did not fear that the new mall would take all their customers away and cause the local economy to collapse.

The new mall, with more than 130 shops and restaurants, is scheduled to open its doors on 24 August 2017.

In an interview, Singo said that the mall owners had kept them abreast of the progress at the mall at all times, saying this was a sign that the former were not marginalizing them.

“We have been invited and shown around the new mall twice, and what gives us more hope is that the owners expressed their willingness to assist us. They have already adopted one local business person, whom they are mentoring.

Together, working with them, things will change

for the better for us and we will be included in the mainstream of the local economy,” said Singo.

Mr Eddie Singo, deputy chairperson of the Thulamela Business Forum.

Lucky Munyai from Phiphidi says that the Thavhani Mall is very beautiful and it is bigger than most malls in the province. “It Dali Tshimangadzo, a 27-year-old street Ven- brought a lot of jobs to local people,” he dor from Maniini, says that the mall is big says. Lucky says the Superspar store is his and beautiful and a lot of people have been favourite because it is big and it will employ employed. “It will also reduce traffic and, as a lot of people. for us street vendors, we will make a lot of money,” he reckons.

Jam Clothing’s staff at the new Thavhani Mall are beaming with excitement and are ready for the big volume of shoppers at their store.

Mulaudzi Azwianewi is a well-known street vendor who believes that the new mall will create employment and it is also situated in a nice place next to a stadium where people will be able to watch games and go shopping afterwards.

Dama Rabelani form Maniini (20), who works as a trolley controller, feels that the new mall will bring more customers for them as more people will come to shop at the new luxurious mall. He mentions that the new mall also helped his mother to find employment.

The staff of House and Home Thohoyandou at Thavhani Mall worked hard to get everything ready for the big opening on 24 August. From left to right are Heinrich Greyling, Thandy Gouveia, Shelvinah Makananise, Layane Chauke and André Prinsloo.

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For Thovele Ramovha this new mall is a seven-year dream that became reality opment. He said that, among the challenges he faced, was The much-anticipated open- the issue of land, which took ing of the new Thavhani Mall almost five years to complete. in Thohoyandou has come “Two years ago, we manas a big birthday present for aged to acquire the land and co-owner and local senior everything started from there. traditional leader Thovhele With my partners, leading Nkhaneni Ramovha.

South African shopping centre The R1 billion mall opens developers and investors its doors for business on 24 Flanagan and Gerard Property August 2017.

Development and Investment, Ramovha is a trained lawyer, we secured the co-investment but he has never practiced of the JSE-listed retail expert, law. He instead opted to be a REIT Vukile Property Fund. developmental leader who is From there we soldiered on believed to be the first chief and we are very proud to to start such a trust to benefit announce that the doors to this his community. Ramovha said mall are finally opening on 24 the opening of the new mall August 2017,” he said. could not have come at a more Ramovha added that, as opportune time. a trained lawyer, he never “This is my birth month had never seen the inside of and what more could I wish a courtroom as he had other for as a present than seeing ideas in life than working for my dream of seven years come others. to fruition?” he said earlier “Development has been this week. “There were many flowing in my veins all along prophets of doom, some out of and it started within my jealousy, who prophesied that community. Business has taken this mall would not materialise almost my whole heart, and as and, at that time, the journey I always wanted to do things looked impossible. There were differently, I ventured into so many challenges in the way, property development. I was and at one stage I felt like giv- instrumental in the starting ing up and quitting,” he said. of malls in Elim, Biaba and Ramovha, of Thavhani Prop- Phangami, which I later sold to erty Investments, beams with focus on this big investment,” excitement and confidence he explained. when talking about this devel“In this latest venture, I Thavhani Mall

Thovhele Nkhaneni Ramovha says the opening of the Thavhani Mall is a long-awaited birthday present.

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was also trying to rubbish the notion that we cannot succeed in the big-business arena. This is proof enough that we can and maybe do it even better,” he added.

Ramovha explained that the Thavhani Mall is set to become much bigger. “This is just the completion of phase one and hopefully we will be embarking on the second phase in 2018,” added Ramovha. He further indicated that the new mall will bring massive savings to the community in terms of travelling costs as all the major shops and services will be in the mall.

“Our people used to drive to areas as far as Polokwane just to buy certain products, and this will be history as these services are now at their doorstep. We also have a variety of restaurants, entertainment and clothing stores, some of which will be here for the first time in Thohoyandou.

“What gives me more pleasure is that the mall was carefully planned to cater for the needs of the local people, some of whom are already benefiting in terms of jobs,” he said. “The 50,000m2 mall will become the largest shopping centre in the growing town of Thohoyandou, with 137 shops,” said Ramovha.