Shoppers in the Helderberg basin are stepping into a noticeably different Somerset Mall this season, as the centre rolls out its 5 500m expansion and introduces a wave of fresh brands to the region.
The development lifts the mall's store count from 180 to 206, a shift that regional observers have described as a long-awaited response to fast-growing consumer demand.
The transformation marks one of the most significant retail upgrades the basin has seen in recent years.