Three Fountains Shopping Centre
Saul Mkhizeville, Mpumalanga
Building Where Growth Begins.
Anchor: ShopriteArchitectural render · subject to change
Source: Lightstone Retail Market Potential Estimate, Report 2928/JC, May 2026.
Project overview
A purpose-built convenience centre for Saul Mkhizeville.
Three Fountains Shopping Centre is a grocery-anchored community retail development currently under construction in Saul Mkhizeville, formerly known as Driefontein, in Mpumalanga.
The original development study places Saul Mkhizeville approximately 4 km from Kangra Coal Mine, approximately 70 km from Piet Retief and approximately 80 km from Ermelo. The original market study identified approximately 59,479 people and 11,290 households within the assessed catchment.
The shopping centre is being developed around a strong grocery anchor and a complementary mix of national fashion, service, food and convenience retailers. Three Fountains is intended to provide a modern national retail offering to an underserved local community, improve access to everyday goods and services, create employment and retain a greater proportion of retail expenditure within the area.
Retail offering
Confirmed tenants
A Shoprite-anchored convenience destination with groceries, food, clothing and local services — all closer to home in Saul Mkhizeville.
Retail units from 33 m² to 92 m² available. View leasing opportunities
21 October 2026 construction update
Steel framework takes shape.
Three Fountains Shopping Centre is taking shape in Saul Mkhizeville, Mpumalanga, with structural steelwork now rising above the concrete columns. The latest site photographs show steel columns and roof beams erected across sections of the development. The building's height, roofline and layout are becoming more defined, providing a clearer picture of the shopping centre that will serve the surrounding community.
- Structural steel erection: Steel frames and roof beams are in place across several sections, with installation continuing.
- Concrete columns and blockwork: Rows of concrete columns and foundation-level blockwork define sections of the building footprint.
- Further material deliveries: Additional steel sections and reinforcing mesh have arrived on site to support continuing construction.
- Active site operations: Construction teams, delivery vehicles and lifting equipment are supporting the structural works.
The steel framework marks a visible step forward from the foundations and column construction featured in our previous update. With the frame taking shape, the scale and form of the future retail spaces are becoming easier to see. Developed by Assegai Assetco, with MET Builders as the turnkey contractor, Three Fountains is designed to bring everyday shopping closer to home.
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Progress to date
Site acquisition & planning
Assegai secured the site in Saul Mkhizeville and completed the feasibility study, market analysis, and town planning approvals.
Anchor lease signed
Shoprite signed a long-term lease as anchor tenant, confirming the commercial viability of the centre and enabling the development to proceed.
Design & procurement
Architectural and engineering design was finalised. MET Builders was appointed as principal contractor following a competitive tender process.
Construction commences
Site establishment and bulk earthworks began. Column foundations were poured and cured ahead of schedule.
Superstructure under way
Structural steel erection and Shoprite shell blockwork commenced. Construction photography documents progress on site.
Steel framework takes shape
Steel columns and roof beams are now erected across sections of the development. The building's height, roofline and layout are becoming clearly defined.
Planned opening
Three Fountains Shopping Centre is scheduled to open to the public, bringing Shoprite, KFC, OBC, Ackermans, Pep and a range of local services to Saul Mkhizeville.
Project partners
On site
Steel framework takes shape
21 October 2026
Architectural renderPhotography: September 2026 · MET Builders
