A dated account of Mall of Africa's 28 April 2016 opening and its role in the planned growth of Waterfall City.
Opening in Waterfall City
Mall of Africa opened on 28 April 2016 in Waterfall City. The opening became a visible milestone in the development of the wider Waterfall precinct.
- Opened on 28 April 2016
- Located in Waterfall City
The scale recorded at launch
Attacq described Mall of Africa as the largest single-phase retail development built in Africa. Its 2017 case study recorded 124,713 square metres of primary gross lettable area. These are attributed historical descriptions and figures, not claims about the centre's current size, occupancy or footfall.
- 2017 case-study figure: 124,713 m² primary GLA
- Single-phase description attributed to Attacq
A planned commercial anchor
The centre formed part of Waterfall City's planned growth rather than an isolated retail project. Its history is best understood in that development context. This article does not imply an affiliation between Wesslink, Mall of Africa or Attacq.
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When did Mall of Africa open?+
Mall of Africa opened on 28 April 2016 in Waterfall City.
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