May 10 2026 15:30
Chris Teague, Flanagan & Gerard
WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
The formal transfer of land to a new joint venture between Flanagan & Gerard and Grand West, a subsidiary of Sun International, marks the start of a flagship retail development that will redefine leisure and shopping within Cape Town’s premier entertainment precinct.
Flanagan & Gerard Property Group and Grand West announced the successful transfer of land for the R650m Grand West Mall development, paving the way for the Western Cape retail project.
The transfer of land into the new joint venture of Flanagan & Gerard (90%) and Grand West (10%) concludes a process of land subdivision and rezoning.
With legal and development certainty now firmly established, the co-owners have confirmed that the 22,000m2 convenience mall forming part of Grand West is scheduled to commence construction this month and open in June 2027.
“The completed transfer is a key milestone that unlocks the next phase of development, bringing the Grand West Mall vision to life. We are excited to see the mall rise and take shape,” said Chris Teague of Flanagan & Gerard.
The project has generated momentum ahead of construction. More than 70% of the gross lettable area is already let, with a further 20% currently under offer.
The new single-level community shopping centre will feature two leading grocery retailers: a 3,000m² Checkers FreshX and a 2,500m² Halaal SuperSpar, serving the diverse needs of the surrounding community. These anchors will be accompanied by a strong mix of national and international brands, including Dis-Chem and Clicks, alongside leading fashion brands from Mr Price Group, Truworths Group and Pepkor.
“The Grand West precinct is one of South Africa’s most visited entertainment destinations. The addition of Grand West Mall will strengthen its family appeal and broaden its offering, creating a day-to-night destination where retail, leisure, dining and lifestyle converge,” said Grand West’s General Manager, Mervyn Naidoo.
Grand West Mall has an entertainment interface zone. The mall will link directly to Grand West’s redeveloped children’s entertainment area, including Magic Company and Ten Pin Bowling, at a strategic junction with the existing casino and entertainment precinct. To seamlessly integrate retail, dining and entertainment into a single cohesive destination, the mall zone adjoining the existing casino and entertainment facilities will feature dining and leisure brands including Panarottis, Ocean Basket and RocoMamas. These additions enhance the popular family-friendly restaurants and quick-service food options at the mall and casino.
Grand West Mall builds on South Africa’s largest entertainment destination of its kind and Sun International’s most successful casino in terms of revenue generation.
“Including bespoke community retail within the Grand West precinct is strategically important. It strengthens our leisure and hospitality offering and supports our long-term vision of GrandWest as a world-class integrated precinct,” said Nomzamo Radebe, Sun International Chief Operations Officer: Hospitality & Sales.
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