Top 10 Biggest Shopping Malls in South Africa in 2023

Last updated on January 12th, 2024 at 03:28 pm

South Africa is famous for its large number of big shopping malls. There are various famous malls in this country. The Mall of Africa is the biggest mall in South Africa. In this article, we will talk about the top 10 biggest shopping malls in South Africa in 2023. 

1. Fourways in Johannesburg

 Fourways mall in Johannesburg is the biggest shopping mall in South Africa. It is located in the Fourways area of Sandton in suburban Johannesburg. The total retail floor area is 178,000 square meters.

2. Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, Pretoria

Menlyn Park Shopping Centre is one of the best shopping malls in Menlyn, Pretoria, South Africa. It is the second biggest mall in South Africa with a total land area of 177,000 square meters.

3. Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Durban

Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Durban is the third biggest mall in South Africa with a total land area of 176,962 square meters. The mall has more than 430 stores and about 90 restaurants. It is located on Umhlanga Ridge in Umhlanga, north of Durban.

4. Mall of Africa, Midrand

The Mall of Africa in Midrand is South Africa’s largest shopping mall ever built in a single phase. The mall has a retail area of over 130,000 square meters. It is currently in the fourth spot on the list of biggest malls in South Africa. 

5. Sandton City, Johannesburg

Sandton City in Johannesburg is Africa’s most iconic shopping centre. The mall is home to more than 300 of the world’s most coveted retail brands. The total retail floor area is 128,000 square meters.

6. The Pavilion, Durban

The Pavilion Shopping Centre in Durban in KwaZulu-Natal is the sixth biggest mall in South Africa in 2022 with a landmass of 119,000 square meters. The Pavilion Shopping Centre has more than 300 shops. 

7. Eastgate Mall, Gauteng

The Eastgate Shopping Centre in Gauteng is the seventh-biggest mall in South Africa with a landmass of about 118,732 square meters. The mall offers a variety of retail and dining options to people. 

8. Centurion Mall, Gauteng

The Centurion Mall in Gauteng covers an area of about 112,800 square meters. It has more than 260 stores. It is one of the biggest malls in South Africa in 2022. 

9. Westwood, Durban

The Westwood mall is located in Lincoln Terrace, Westville, Durban. The Westwood is the ninth biggest mall in South Africa with a landmass of about 109,000 square meters. It offers a peaceful and family-friendly environment.

10. Cresta Shopping Center, Johannesburg

The Cresta Shopping Centre is a premium shopping destination in Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa. The Cresta Shopping Centre is the tenth biggest mall in South Africa with a landmass of about 104,342 square meters.

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