Maponya Mall has secured strong commitment from local business people, as well as further dedication from top retailers who continue to show support by rolling out flagship stores, and providing retail ‘firsts’ for Soweto.

Since inception, the Malls design was such that it guaranteed retail space not only for well known retailers but for local Sowetan businesses as well. In this way, Maponya Mall will help stem the flow of the estimated R4.3 billion per annum in potential consumers spend that is currently being spent outside of Soweto and boost the local economy.

Maponya Mall is the heartbeat of Soweto. It is the hub where fashion and style meets choice and function. Where South Africa’s vibrant and trendy Sowetan community gather to shop, socialise, eat, and to see and be seen.

What makes Maponya Mall unique is the careful selection of food, entertainment, banking and shopping available. It blends the world-class choice and convenience of stores like Edgars, Pick ‘n Pay and Woolworths, with the local flavour of some of Soweto’s boutique businesses that offer professional services, such as optometry, with bespoke fashion stores and beauty salons. This is complimented by some of South Africa’s favourite dining options such as News Café, Primi Piatti, and the Mugg & Bean.

Visionary Richard Maponya bought the land in the 1980’s and waited until the dawning of the African Renaissance and new dispensation to give his dream wings. His dream was to create the first, bespoke, mega-shopping centre for the people of Soweto - and in September of 2007 - his dream became a reality.

Today, this elegant, contemporary building with its enormous 65 000m² of retail delights attracts an average of 900 000 people per month. It boast world class design aesthetics and exciting features not previously seen in regional shopping centres’ in South Africa.

Maponya Mall is also home to the Hector Pieterson statue, a gift from the people of Sweden and South Africa to the people of Soweto, to commemorate the historic Soweto riots - and attracts people from every corner of the globe who appreciate the fusion of African culture and international sophistication.

Maponya Mall is on the Chris Hani Road in Soweto - the main arterial route through this bustling township - in the suburb of Kliptown. It is easily accessible via the Klipspruit River Road, the Roodepoort Road, and the Southern Road to Kliptown, and is within close proximity to the station and the Klipspruit Valley Road and is close to Soweto’s primary taxi rank at Baragwanath.

Catering to people across the economic spectrum, provide convenience for shoppers who previously travelled to surrounding areas and the Johannesburg CBD for goods and services and will also provide much needed jobs, particularly for the youth.