Top 10 Biggest Shopping Malls in South Africa

South Africa is a top tourist destination on the Africa continent. Just to meet the needs of many travellers who come for a vacation in South Africa, a lot of malls have been established.

South Africa is home to about 2,000 shopping malls covering over 24 million square metres of shopping space, making it one of the most mall-rich countries in the world. Little wonder individuals and groups troop into the country to catch fun and enjoy exciting shopping experience.

In this article, we’ll be sharing with you the list of the top 10 shopping mall in South Africa. If you’re here for vacation, visiting any of these malls will sure add to your wonderful experience in South Africa.

Biggest Shopping Malls in South Africa

There are nine provinces in South Africa, and each of them has a good number of shopping malls. However, being the economic hub of South Africa, Johannesburg has the biggest concentration of malls in the country.

1. Fourways Mall, Johannesburg

The Fourways Mall has been in existence for over decades. However, it was recently renovated and extended with a total land size of 178,000 square meters making it the biggest mall in South Africa.

The mall is located in Sandton which is in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg. Fourways Mall is home to around 170 different stores and restaurants, and convenient for avid shoppers or busy commuters that need to pop in and out to run errands.

Apart from the shopping experience, the mall also offers a lot of indoor games for kids and the young-at-heart.

2. Menlyn Park Shopping Centre

The Menlyn Park Shopping Centre is the second largest mall in South Africa with a land area of 177,000 square meters. Menlyn Park is located in Pretoria which is one of the main cities of the Gauteng Province in South Africa.

The award-winning shopping mall boasts of over 300 anchor stores as well as having a broad base of brands that are considered international.

In addition, Menlyn Park has an Imax Theatre, where cinema is given a thrilling face; a play park; the first rooftop drive-in in the world; go-karts; quad bikes; helicopter rides etc. The 3-D movie theatre is always popular amongst young and old alike that want to enjoy a film from a new, exciting perspective that draws you in.

3. Gateway Theatre of Shopping

Gateway Theatre of Shopping is the third largest mall in South Africa with a total land size of 150,320 square metres.

The shopping mall is located on Umhlanga Rocks at the north side of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Gateway, as it is popularly, called was opened to local and international shoppers in 2001.

The mall boasts of hundreds of vendors ranging from international chains to unique stalls and kiosks, and everything in-between. These include banks, foreign exchange service providers, technology-oriented shops, interior design studios, supermarkets, boutiques, and so much more.

4. Sandton City Shopping Centre

Featured on the list of biggest malls in South Africa is the Sandton City Shopping Centre with a total land area of 141,390 Square Metres.

Sandton City Shopping Centre is located in Johannesburg. After Fourways Mall, Sandton City is the second-largest shopping mall in Johannesburg. The mall is strategically located close to the OR Tambo International Airport.

Sandton City boasts of over 300 stores which include international chains and market leaders like Louis Vuitton and Apple. Additionally, they also have local boutiques, speciality stores and an enormous variety of restaurants and coffee shops.

5. Mall of Africa

Mall of Africa is South Africa’s largest mall ever built in a single phase. However, it occupies the 5th spot on our list of the largest mall in South Africa with a total land area of 131,000 Square Metres.

The Mall of Africa is located in Waterfall City, Midrand, Gauteng. The shopping mall houses flagship stores with international brands. Mall of Africa boasts of over 300 shops within the shopping gallery.

6. The Pavilion

The Pavilion Shopping Centre is one of the largest malls in South Africa sitting on a landmass of 119,000 Square Metres. It is located in Westville, about 20 kilometres from Durban.

The Pavilion mall is filled with a delightful variety of convenience stores, boutiques, speciality shops and entertainment facilities. The Pavilion prides itself on its dedication to superior customer service, along with a fun,

7. Eastgate

Sitting on the 7th spot of our biggest mall in South Africa is the Eastgate Shopping Centre with a land size of 118,732 Square Metres.

The Eastgate Mall is conveniently located between Johannesburg and OR Tambo International Airport. The mall is fantastic for errands, shopping sprees, a tasty meal and endless entertainment.

This mall is all about variety, glamour and fun in the heart of Bedfordview, no wonder it is dubbed “the greatest shopping adventure in Africa”.

8. Centurion Mall

Centurion Mall is one of the biggest shopping malls in South Africa with a land size of 112,828 Square Metres.

The mall is strategically located in the heart of the Centurion CBD between Pretoria and Midrand. Centurion Mall also features more than 200 stores and restaurants situated in an idyllic, open-aired, bright and inviting environment.

9. Westgate Shopping Centre

Westgate Shopping Centre is conveniently located along Ontdekkers Road, which is the main route between Johannesburg’s Northern suburbs and the West Rand suburbs.

The mall has a total land area of  109,416 Square Metres. Westgate Shopping Centre prides itself on providing customers with a wide variety of shopping experience.

10. Cresta Shopping Centre

Rounding up our list of biggest malls in South Africa is Cresta Shopping Centre with a land size of 104,143 Square Metres.

Cresta Shopping Centre is located in the city of Johannesburg. The mall boasts of over 260 stores and an immense variety of quality offerings.

The centre has recently expanded to create an amazing three-level food and entertainment court that features a variety of local and international restaurants as well as great entertainment offerings for everyone.