The President Square Vaal Shopping Centre in Vanderbijlpark has officially unveiled its extensive redevelopment, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the landmark retail destination.  The revitalised centre now boasts a modern new look, an expanded layout and a diverse mix of tenants offering more variety and choice than ever before.

The shopping centre, which is owned by Vaal Square (Pty) Ltd under the Bentel Group, officially reopened on 30 October 2025.

“This relaunch marks an important milestone for the centre as we continue to grow with our community, creating a vibrant shopping experience that brings people together,” says Selwyn Bentel of Bentel Group.

“Anchored by President Hyper, which measures approximately 13 800m², the centre now features 32 new stores which includes Fashion, Banks, Food, Health & Beauty Services, Home Furnishings and Appliances, as well as Value Industrial & Outdoor. Our unique anchor tenant, along with a range of exclusive new brands, truly sets us apart in the area.  In addition, there is free Wi-Fi to keep visitors connected while they shop or dine,” adds Bentel.

The banking lineup includes a Standard Bank Branch, FNB Branch & Old Mutual, as well as top fashion brands Adidas, Superga & Kappa, IBO & Converse, Fashion Fusion, Foschini, Exact, Power Fashion, Legit, Soviet, Clothing Junction, Senqu and Rage, which join a list of existing fashion retailers.

Bentel says, “We are particularly excited about our value industrial and outdoor brands that include Gelmar, Outdoor Warehouse, Jonssons Workwear and ACDC Express. As well as a carefully curated mix of dining options, home furnishing and appliance stores, which rounds off the offering”.

The upgraded centre now measures in excess of 31,000 m², having added approximately 6,800 m² of new retail space. The project activated previously unused bulk and incorporated an additional erf for expansion. President Hyper is a renowned high-performance trader, and the developers ensured that the construction program was accelerated to ensure minimal disruption to its trade. Standard Bank financed the redevelopment of the centre, which was designed by No Logo Architects in collaboration with Bentel Group and constructed by the main contractor, NWJ.

Throughout the construction, local employment was prioritised, with the developer also assisting new tenants in recruiting from the surrounding community. The redevelopment and store openings together created about 800 new jobs.

Sustainability upgrades as part of the project include the installation of solar power
One of the highlights of the redevelopment was redesigning the entrance façades to create visual balance across the mall. There is ample parking available across both basement and ground levels, with four access points from the parking area, two on grade and two from the lower level. The taxi rank has been relocated closer to the store, improving convenience for shoppers, particularly those visiting the hypermarket.

President Square Vaal is clustered together in a contained area accessible from a single-entry road, which includes Makro (approximately 16,500 m²), Cashbuild, and Car Service City.  A future phase on adjacent land will round off the offering, ensuring all bases are covered.

The mall is positioned between Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark on Playfair Boulevard in Powerville, and enjoys high visibility along the R42 (Barrage Road). It is very well situated between two interchanges, less than 1.2 km apart. The second freeway interchange, the Ascot Interchange, opened in September and will also serve as the main route to the upcoming Vaal River City, a 1,200-hectare mixed-use mega city development.

The extended and upgraded centre will serve an expanded customer base, with the primary market located within a 10-15 minute drive, accounting for 60-70% of visitors. Additional shoppers come from surrounding areas, including Sasolburg, Vereeniging, and Vanderbijlpark, as well as Sharpeville, Sebokeng, and Evaton.

“Our customers are value-driven with many willing to travel significant distances for quality and bulk value shopping,” Bentel advises.

To celebrate the relaunch of the President Square Vaal Shopping Centre with its refreshed design, expanded retail mix, and renewed community focus, we will host a series of opening festivities showcasing local talent, interactive activities, entertainment and exciting giveaways and prizes up for grabs running until 1 November.