I don’t believe I have ever thought that South Africa needs more malls. Houses yes, hospitals yes, malls not so much.

But what do I know because folks in Midrand, Gauteng are set to build what is set to be the biggest mall in Africa. Creatively dubbed the ‘Mall of Africa’, the building area will be equivalent to 65 rugby pitches and is set to open in April 2016. We’re talking 131 000 square metres, folks, that’s a whole bunch of sulkily following your other half around whilst they shop to their heart’s content. eNCA reports:

The mixed-use mall would have four courts, each with distinctive, African-inspired design features that reflect the continent’s different climatic zones. It would be part of the Waterfall City multi-purpose precinct in Midrand.

“The mall’s design also incorporates many unique elements, including very high shop fronts, wide passages and an undulating roof feature in the centre with specialist animated LED lighting and a large public space with restaurants known as the Town Square,” said architect Tia Kanakakis of MDS Architects.

The complex would accommodate 261 tenants, including Edgars, Woolworths, Truworths, Checkers, Ster-Kinekor, and Game.

Let’s hope they pay special attention to building sturdy roofs, something the folks of Jozi have been struggling with of late.

Enjoy people of Gauteng, be sure to message and tell us how awesome the mall is while we’re at the beach.

[source:enca]