A brand-new shopping mall constructed at more than R250 million and the first ever in a Free State township outside Mangaung Metro, is to open its doors tomorrow, March 24, 2016 in Thabong, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, in the Lejweleputswa District.
Fittingly named Boitumelo (joy or happiness) Junction Shopping Mall, the project created 250 employment opportunities during the construction process and will further ensure that 300 additional employment opportunities are created after the completion through retail, cleaning as well as venue management services.
The new Boitumelo Junction Shopping Mall on the corner of Nkoane and Phakathi Drive in Thabong is hailed as reflecting investor’s trust in the future and growth potential of Matjhabeng Local Municipality.
The total mall size is 25 000 square meters and consists of major retailers such as Boxer, Shoprite, Truworths, Foschini, Edgars together with smaller retailers. It boasts various restaurants, including a KFC Drive Through, which is also a first for Thabong.
The Mall will be officially opened by the Premier of the Free State, Ace Magashule, tomorrow morning at 9am, at an event to be graced by the Executive Mayor of Matjhabeng, Hon Cllr S Ngangelizwe Thereafter all stores will be officially open for trading.
The media and community at large are invited to attend the official opening and celebrate this remarkable milestone in a festive community spirit.
Enquiries:
Nthabiseng Diphoko
Media Monitoring Officer
Cell: 082 901 3466
Email: nthabiseng.diphoko@fspremier.gov.za
