Following the development of One on Mutual and Sharon’s Place and the establishment of the arts, culture and entertainment precinct, 012central by City Property, the announcement of this project will improve the urban fabric of the city further.

“Our newest project bucks the trend of Tshwane being a staid grey and government city.  In fact, it underlines the young vibrant face of the capital that thrives with its residents,” Jeffrey Wapnick, managing director of City Property Administration said.

The cost of the project is just under R60 million and will include a new revamped Shoprite store that will boast a new look. 

The first phase of the upgrade includes a new Shoprite Liquor as well as new retail shops.  The biggest visual element will be the welcoming triple volume entrance with escalator access from Helen Joseph Street. The project includes renovations to the Helen Joseph Street facade, boasting new modern shopfronts.

The pedestrian access from Madiba Street (back entrance) will be upgraded to provide a landscaped walkway for access to the Shoprite store. The seamless shopfronts will flow from the Adidas shop on the corner of Lilian Ngoyi and Helen Joseph Streets and will continue to trade while the upgrade is underway.

Part of the renovation of phase one is to prepare space for additional retailers which will form part of the second phase of the development.  The second phase will cater for the retail tenants on the first floor and remainder of the basement space and prospective tenants have already reached out.  The completion of the capital city’s latest building upgrade is aimed for mid-December. 

“We’ve always pride ourselves on creating spaces that will allow our tenants to flourish – be it in an apartment, office, shop or industrial space.  In addition, we work with excellent professionals to not only provide a suitable space for our tenants but to add value to the area surrounding it,” Wapnick said.

“The management team of Shoprite has been exceptional during our discussions of the upgrade.  The Shoprite will boast a new look.  They have been very accommodating and now that the pandemic is behind us, we are thrilled to announce the news of the project that will highlight the heart of Tshwane is still thriving and is the vibrant place to be,” Wapnick concluded.

Shoprite will continue to trade during the duration of the upgrade.  Although there will be some inconvenience, there will be no interruption for residential tenants in the vicinity or people working in the inner city who’ll still be able to do their daily shopping at Africa’s largest supermarket retailer.