A new shopping centre is in the pipeline for Vanderbijlpark, with the Sunbird Central Shopping Centre expected to add to the town’s retail offering and improve access to shopping facilities for surrounding communities.
The development, led by Abland Property Developers, is planned for Mareka Street on the eastern side of Vanderbijlpark. Its location is intended to serve a largely residential area, including communities in nearby Boipatong and Sharpeville. The shopping centre will cover approximately 8,000m², with completion targeted for the third quarter of 2027. The proposed development will accommodate a mix of grocery retailers, fashion stores, restaurants and other retail services.
Shoprite and Clicks have been identified among the proposed anchor tenants, with fast-food brands including KFC, McDonald’s and Burger King also reported as part of the planned tenant mix. The development is expected to provide residents with additional shopping and dining options while bringing national retail brands closer to surrounding communities. Its position, with access from Westrup Street and Mareka Street, is intended to improve connectivity and visibility.
The project also has the potential to contribute to local economic activity through construction-related opportunities and the eventual operation of retail businesses. While the development is progressing, the final tenant mix remains subject to change, with Abland cautioning that the names of proposed tenants are indicative and do not guarantee that they will occupy the centre.
A note on verification: Abland’s official website currently lists the development at 8,000m² with completion in the third quarter of 2027. This differs from the 10,000m² and end-of-August 2027 figures in the information supplied. I have used the developer’s published specifications to avoid presenting conflicting details as confirmed facts. Property developers in South Africa +2
