The Leratong Node: The beginning of a new Urban City Centre
The launch of the Leratong Node was held recently and promises developments to boost MCLM's economy.
Executive Mayor Lucky Sele has officially launched the Leratong Nodal Development, which will be a flagship spatial transformation project that places the municipality at the forefront of integrated, people-centred urban development.
Held on June 5, the launch was graced by Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and MEC for Human Settlement Tasneem Motara, in a clear demonstration of intergovernmental collaboration and support for local government-led transformation.
According to Sele, the Leratong Node is a mixed-use precinct development conceptualised and driven by Mogale City and Trendville Investments to redress historic spatial inequalities and unlock sustainable economic opportunities for communities in Kagiso and Mogale as a whole.
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The development, strategically located around the Leratong Hospital and Randfontein Road corridor, will deliver over 15 000 mixed-income housing units, a 35,000m² regional shopping centre set to open by November 2026, upgraded infrastructure, improved public amenities, and a new localised economy that benefits residents directly.
Speaking at the launch, Sele highlighted that the project is a ‘direct outcome of Mogale City’s spatial vision, rooted in equity, redress and inclusive growth- an Urban City Centre’.
He further noted that local government is not merely implementing but driving the developmental agenda with the support of the provincial government.
“This is more than a development,” Sele said. “It is a reclaiming of space, dignity and opportunity for our people. Mogale City remains committed to building liveable communities where our residents can live, work and thrive – close to transport, healthcare, jobs and each other.”
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In addition to the delivery of infrastructure, the project is expected to create hundreds of job opportunities, stimulate small, medium and micro enterprise development, and catalyse local procurement and construction industry participation.
Sele further contextualised the significance of the project within broader national discourse, referencing Mogale City’s participation in the Infrastructure South Africa Thought Leadership Dialogue & Summit, where the municipality was recognised among the top 10 municipalities championing innovative and responsive inclusive growth.
Lesufi and Morata both commended Mogale City’s leadership for its proactive planning, community-centred approach and firm commitment to the development of local government. Sele concluded by thanking all stakeholders and reaffirming that Mogale City will continue to lead boldly, plan inclusively and deliver with integrity.
“The Leratong Node is not just a project. It is the beginning of a new Urban City Centre.”
