KwaMnyandu Shopping Centre is a major retail hub in Umlazi, located centrally at the intersection of the M30 (Griffiths Mxenge Highway) and the KwaMnyandu Train Station[3]. The centre serves as both a shopping destination and a vital public-transport node, integrating the train station, taxi and bus ranks directly into its structure[5].
This shopping centre has transformed Umlazi’s retail landscape since its opening in 2014, catalyzing further development in the area[3]. It is operated by Fundamentum Property Group and houses over 90 tenants, spanning fashion, beauty, furnishings, electronics, health, and food outlets. The diverse mix is tailored to meet the needs of both everyday commuters and surrounding residents[5].
Major national tenants include Jet, PEP Cell, McDonald’s, Chicken Licken, Hungry Lion, Debonairs, Steers, Capitec Bank, African Bank, Standard Bank, Nedbank, Morkels, Electric Express, Joshua Doore, and Bradlows[1][3]. Facilities are modern, offering not just shopping but also essential municipal services[5]. Jet’s branch at the centre is located in KwaMnyandu Shopping Centre on Griffiths Mxenge Highway, Umlazi 5320[1].
Trading hours for most retail outlets are 09:00 to 20:00 from Monday to Friday, extending to 21:00 on Saturdays, and 20:00 on Sundays and public holidays[5][7]. Fast food outlets observe similar hours. The centre’s strategic location on major transport routes and its linkages to high mobility routes like the N2 and M4 make it easily accessible from across the eThekwini Municipality[5].
KwaMnyandu Shopping Centre stands out not just as a retail centre, but as a symbol of Umlazi’s ongoing urban renewal and community-focused development[3][8].
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