The Ballito Junction has once again been targeted.
The new Ballito Junction Regional Mall opened its doors last week, forever changing the makeup of the Dolphin Coast.
Browse through our gallery of pictures from the opening day:
The staff from Checkers came out in true South African spirit to welcome the new mall.
Mayor Ricardo Mthemby and deputy mayor Dolly Govender hold up the North Coast Courier’s Junction supplement.
Elsa Viviers and Ursula Theunissen stopped for a bite at the new Wimpy.
Patrick Flanagan of Flanagan and Gerard Developers, mayor Ricardo Mthembu, minister of public administration Ngoako Ramatlhodi and deputy mayor Dolly Govender cut the ribbon to officially open the Ballito Junction Regional Mall.
Co-chairman of Flanagan and Gerard Developers, Peter Gerard and Bradley Keet enjoying a moment of quiet amidst the excitement.
Shilton Pillay and Louette Dawson enjoyed the beautiful interior of the new Checkers.
Mayor Ricardo Mthembu said he hopes the new mall will be a major boost for the local economy.
IPSS Security’s Lina dos Santos and Nash Roopchand took the time to explore the mall.
Pierre Botha, Ashton’s headboy JJ Botha, Georgia van Wyk and little Alexa Dedekind made sure they didn’t miss out on any of the excitement.
Police standing ready to face the ANCYL protesters.
Luan Botha, David Madeiros and JC Botha getting down to some serious lego in the new Toys R Us.
Michael Nel from Ballito came to check out the scene at the Junction.
Michelle Howard (middle) ran into Leon and Debbie Botha in front of Checkers.
Marie, Vanessa and Anitjie de Beer came from Umdloti to see the Junction.
Patrick Flanagan of Flanagan and Gerard Investments with North Coast Courier general manager Pieter Naude.
Glenda di Pasquale, Karin Gerard and Carol Mullany had a ball at the opening of the Junction.
Lungelo Hadebe from Southgate made sure to grab a TV from Game before they were all finished.
Adri and Louis de Waal were exploring the new mall.
Naven Reddy from Tongaat came early to take advantage of Game’s specials.
Betty Whip and June Cole were ready to shop, North Coast Courier in hand.
Flanagan and Gerard co-chairman Patrick Flanagan welcomes everyone to the new Ballito Junction Regional Mall.
Dave and Sharm Pillay from Tongaat standing in line to shop in the new Checkers.
Daniella Capriati and Dylan Wells came from Umhlanga to see if our new mall could compare with Gateway.
The staff from KFC are ready to serve you in the new mall.
The urban eatery in the Ballito Junction is sure to attract many visitors.
Minister of public administration Ngoako Ramatlhodi and co chairman of Flanagan and Gerad Developers, Patrick Flanagan listen to the mayor’s opening remarks.
The ladies from Checkers brought their A-game, dancing through the halls of the new mall in celebration.
Dimitri Kitsikopoulos from Johannesburg also took advantage of Game’s opening specials.
Ballito’s beard brigade came out to enjoy the new mall, Dean “Mr Thunderbeard” Grobler, Lizhan Nothnagel and Jacques Lotriet.
Akshay Rupnarian from Sheffield enjoyed some time in 22 Jump Street.
After bringing the mall to standstill with their spirit, Checkers officially cut the ribbon to open their new store.
KwaDukuza lifeguard supervisor and deputy president of Surfing South Africa, Bongani Xulu said the mall was absolutely beautiful.
Sthobiso Msimango and Slindile Makhanya came from Groutville to shop in the Junction.
The new mall consists of three levels for shoppers to explore.
Minister of public administration Ngoako Ramatlhodi, mayor Ricardo Mthembu and deputy mayor Dolly Govender before the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new mall.
The people who were behind some of the Checkers magic, Jason Christofi (buyer), Vanessa Naidoo (PR manager), Dan Govender (buyer) and Riaz Cotwal (deputy divisional manager).
Rihanna Abdul and Carl Johnston were astounded by the design of the mall.
The Ballito Junction Regional Mall opened last week to much fanfare.
Chanel and Denise Hayes went in search of a new book at Bargain Books.
Patrick Flanagan of Flanagan and Gerard Developers shows off the North Coast Courier’s massive Junction supplement.
The Ballito Junction has once again been targeted.
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