Vryheid KZN: The community speaks out

Many residents feel that other infrastructure needs attention first before building a mall

August 30, 2020

Carlien Grobler Less than a minute

Gunter Schmitting: Expansion is always good. Vryheid needs more jobs; maybe a car factory or more industry! The mines are mostly gone, so it needs more money to be generated. Maybe a university town would attract more investment. Study in the country, away from the hustle and bustle

The community has mixed feelings regarding plans for the development of a new mall in Vryheid. Many residents feel that other infrastructure needs attention first before building a mall, which might not be able to operate successfully since there are already struggles with water and electricity on a daily basis. In another light, many are excited and hope that their ‘dream’ shop will be part of the mall. Here is what a few residents had to say…