Award-winning US singer Joe Thomas to rock Ndlala Mall grand opening

• Renowned US artist Joe Thomas has been announced as the latest international headliner for the Ndlala Mall grand opening
• The R&B sensation will join popular musician Donell Jones at the relaunch in Pretoria on 22 August
• Thomas made headlines over the weekend when he performed at Saturday’s Women’s Day Celebration at Wanderers Cricket Stadium

Metro FM radio personality Lerato Kganyago and her husband, Thami Ndlala, have added singer Joe Thomas to their lineup for the grand opening of their mall.

The TV personality and her hubby recently made headlines when they replaced Tank with Donell Jones for their mall opening in Pretoria.

The Ndlalas also had South Africans worried a few weeks ago when they postponed the grand opening of their mall.

Ndlala Mall recently added a second day for the grand opening in Pretoria, on 22 August 2025

City Press confirmed on its X account on Tuesday, 12 August, that Thomas has extended his stay in Mzansi and will headline Ndlala Mall's grand opening o

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SA reacts to Ndlalas buying a mall

@_BlackZA reacted:

"They are turning it into a luxury thing, which would be dope, PTA central, and around needs that."

@TeffuJoy wrote:

"Good luck to them, Sterland Mall has not been performing as a shopping centre."

@GogeLerato41556 reacted:

"All the negative comments. Is this not what black South Africans are fighting for today? The next Oppenheimers and Kerzners of South Africa? Do you not advocate for wealth in black hands? I think I need a sabbatical from Twitter. Damned if you do, damned if you don't."

@TZenin14 commented:

"How rich is this boyfriend, and what does he do for a living?"

@paddiclay said:

"They were causing mayhem recently with their property in Northcliff."

@SimplyEXT wrote:

"Lerato won shem. She bagged the bag."

@BlvckScvleOle said:

"Man, they made a bad investment unless they turn it up."

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@Real_Precious_M wrote:

"The same way we still call Connie and Rapulana Tau and Karabo, we will call it Sterland Mall."

@LwandleMgudlwa commented:

"Ok, darkies. Buying this kind of stuff is usually done by a consortium or group of businessmen. There’s always one who wants to be the face because he’s married to a 'celebrity'. Go and check how many directors this Ndlala Mall has and report back here! Class is dismissed, clowns!"

@Tiles012 said:

"Congratulations to them. This is a premium location that just needs good management and essential shops."

Lerato Kganyago and her husband's mall is ready for opening

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that radio personality Lerato Kganyago and Thami Ndlala are ready to officially open their renovated Ndlala Mall in Pretoria after months of preparation.

Tank was going to perform live at the mall's grand opening, which included a two-day concert at the new Ndlala Arena.

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Source: Briefly News