Leratong mall opens in Kagiso. What the R5bn smart city means for you
Leratong City Shopping Centre in Kagiso opened on 29 October 2026 with 89 shops. It is the first phase of a R5 billion smart city planned to bring up to 16,000 homes and 2,500 permanent jobs.
Leratong City Shopping Centre in Kagiso, on Gauteng's West Rand, opened on Thursday, 29 October 2026, with 89 shops including Shoprite, Pick n Pay and a DStv outlet (MyBroadband). It is the first big piece of a planned R5 billion "Leratong Smart City" that is meant to bring thousands of homes and jobs to the area (MyBroadband).
Where is the new Leratong mall?
The mall sits next to Leratong Hospital, which dates from the 1970s, and the Chamdor industrial precinct in Mogale City (Krugersdorp area) (MyBroadband). It falls under the Mogale City Local Municipality.
What is planned beyond the mall?
The figures have shifted between municipal plans, so here is what each says (MyBroadband):
| Plan | Homes planned |
|---|---|
| Mogale City IDP 2021/22 to 2025/26, phase 1 | 1,900 |
| Same IDP, phase 2 | 13,000 plus commercial units |
| Draft IDP 2026/27, total potential | 16,000 |
| Draft IDP 2026/27, phase 1 | About 5,000, plus the mall |
| Gauteng human settlements MEC Tasneem Motara, target by end 2027 | 3,500 |
Source: MyBroadband
The project is a partnership between the Gauteng government, Mogale City, Trendville Investments and McCormick Property Development (MyBroadband).
How many jobs will it create?
Building the mall created 1,096 jobs, and the full development is expected to support about 2,500 permanent jobs once complete (MyBroadband). No timeline for those permanent jobs has been given.
Is it really a smart city?
That part is unclear. Premier Panyaza Lesufi called Leratong "a new post-apartheid city", but the municipal plans so far give no detail on the digital or ICT infrastructure that would make it a smart city, MyBroadband found (MyBroadband). The project is described as including renewable energy and integrated infrastructure, without specifics.
Why is Gauteng building "mega cities"?
Leratong is one of Gauteng's planned "Mega Cities", large mixed developments along major transport routes that combine housing with shops, services and business space. The aim is to cut the province's housing backlog while creating work closer to where people live (MyBroadband).
Can I apply for a house there?
No application process has been announced. Government-subsidised housing in Gauteng is allocated through the provincial housing database, so check with the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements or Mogale City before paying anyone who claims to sell a spot.
FAQ
When did Leratong City Mall open?
It opened on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
Which shops are in Leratong City Mall?
It has 89 retail tenants, including Shoprite, Pick n Pay and a DStv outlet.
How much is the Leratong Smart City worth?
The project is valued at R5 billion.
How many jobs will Leratong Smart City create?
About 2,500 permanent jobs once complete. Building the mall created 1,096 jobs.