Trace The Dome at Northgate from its April 1998 opening and arena years to its 2021 sale and reuse as the WeBuyCars Dome.
Opening as the MTN Sundome
TimesLIVE records that the venue opened in April 1998 as the MTN Sundome. Its original motor-showroom concept did not proceed, and the building instead became a multipurpose entertainment venue.
- Opened in April 1998
- Original name: MTN Sundome
An arena under changing names
Across the following decades, the venue operated under changing sponsored names, including Coca-Cola and TicketPro identities. These names belong to specific periods in the building's history rather than one permanent identity.
- Former Coca-Cola and TicketPro names recorded by the City of Johannesburg
Sale and showroom reuse in 2021
In July 2021, WeBuyCars confirmed its purchase of the then TicketPro Dome for conversion into a large vehicle showroom. The City of Johannesburg's Region C page now identifies it as the WeBuyCars Dome. It should not be described as a current entertainment arena or shopping centre. The Dome is also separate from Northgate Shopping Centre and its electrician route, and this article does not imply a Wesslink affiliation.
- Purchase confirmed in July 2021
- Reuse as the WeBuyCars Dome
Useful questions
Questions property owners ask next.
Is The Dome Northgate the same place as Northgate Shopping Centre?+
No. The Dome is a separate venue with its own history and dedicated Wesslink service route.
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