Transfer of land for GrandWest Mall paves the way for construction to commence

The formal transfer of land to a new joint venture between Flanagan & Gerard and GrandWest, 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.

Cape Town, 7 May 2026 — Flanagan & Gerard Property Group and GrandWest today announced the successful transfer of land for the R650 million GrandWest Mall development, paving the way for one of the Western Cape's most anticipated retail projects.

The transfer of land into the new joint venture of Flanagan & Gerard (90%) and GrandWest (10%) concludes a comprehensive process of land subdivision and rezoning.

With legal and development certainty now firmly established, the co-owners have confirmed that the 22,000m² bespoke convenience mall forming part of GrandWest is scheduled to commence construction this month (May 2026) and open in June 2027.

“The completed transfer is a key milestone that unlocks the next phase of development, bringing the GrandWest Mall vision to life. We are excited to see the mall rise and take shape,” says Chris Teague of Flanagan & Gerard.

The project has already generated strong momentum ahead of construction. More than 70% of the gross lettable area is already let, with a further 20% currently under offer. Only a limited balance remains available for strategic tenant curation and category enhancement.

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. Together, the comprehensive retail offerings position GrandWest Mall as a dominant convenient and compelling destination for everyday shopping in the area, complemented by the best entertainment offering in the Western Cape.

"The GrandWest precinct is one of South Africa's most visited entertainment destinations. The addition of GrandWest Mall will strengthen its family appeal and broaden its offering, creating a day-to-night destination where retail, leisure, dining and lifestyle converge,” says GrandWest’s General Manager, Mervyn Naidoo.

A defining feature of GrandWest Mall is its dedicated entertainment interface zone. The mall will link directly to GrandWest’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 GrandWest, creating an even bigger range of experiences for guests to enjoy.

GrandWest Mall builds on South Africa’s largest entertainment destination of its kind and Sun International's most successful casino.

"Including bespoke community retail within the GrandWest 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,” comments Nomzamo Radebe, Sun International Chief Operations Officer: Hospitality & Sales.

Serving both local shoppers seeking a modern, accessible retail option and visitors drawn to the wider casino, entertainment and conference facilities, the development’s dual appeal positions GrandWest Mall as a distinctive addition to the South African retail landscape.