After years of delays, R3bn Dan City Mall finally breaks ground
Groundwork has finally begun at the R3 billion Dan City Mall on the R36, bringing renewed hope to communities after years of delays.
TZANEEN – Groundwork has finally begun at the much-anticipated Dan City Mall on the R36, giving residents renewed hope and excitement after a series of delays.
The R3 billion development is expected to create significant employment opportunities for communities in Dan village, Nkowankowa and surrounding areas.
Developer behind Maake Plaza and Mahlakung Mall
The 146,000m² mall is being built by McCormick Property Development (MPD), the company behind Maake Plaza and Mahlakung Mall in Ga-Sekororo.
In 2023, MPD founder John McCormick said construction would begin in 2024, with the mall opening in 2025.
He added that the site would also include a motor city, a hospital and a school. Once complete, the mall’s prime location is expected to save residents money on taxi fares to Tzaneen town, freeing up more disposable income for essentials.
School relocation uncertain
McCormick had also said MPD would take over Charles Mathonsi Secondary School, situated between Dan and Mokgolobotho, relocating it to an approved alternative site.
However, the school remains operational, and it is still unclear whether the move will go ahead as planned.
The Herald contacted the Department of Education for an update; a departmental source said they too were uncertain of the school’s status.
Work underway
For now, groundwork is underway behind the school, with heavy machinery and trucks seen digging and preparing the land for construction.
