Menlyn Mall Parking Allegedly Costs Woman R975, Stuns South Africans: "Parked for 6 Lifetimes"
- A Pretoria woman claimed that she almost had to pay nearly R1 000 for parking at Menlyn Mall
- The mall's parking rates range from R10 to R70, depending on the hours spent at the mall, the day, and whether the ticket was lost
- Social media users couldn't believe the amount seen on their screens and demanded an explanation
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Source: TikTok
A woman named Phumzile Nkabinde shared that she allegedly had to pay R975 for a ticket when she parked at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, better known as Menlyn Mall. The woman was mum when asked how she got to that total, possibly engaging in a hoax.
On 4 September, 2025, Phumzile shared a picture of the amount on the Pretoria mall's electronic parking metre on her TikTok account. She didn't share the reason for her trip to the mall, only stating in her post's caption that she almost paid close to R1 000.
In the comment section, she clarified that she ended up paying R15, but did not explain how the initial charge was so high.
Briefly News reached out to Phumzile and is awaiting her response.
What are Menlyn Mall's parking rates?
According to the mall's website, during the week, Monday to Friday, shoppers pay the following:
- 0-2 hours: R10
- 2-4 hours: R20
- 4-6 hours: R30
- 6 or more hours: R60
On weekends, there is a flat rate of R15, while non-refundable lost tickets cost R70.
Source: Twitter
Parking price shocks South Africans
At the time of the article's publication, the number of social media users who entered the woman's comment section almost reached the amount Phumzile had to pay the mall. People also shared their own shocking experiences, contributing to a larger conversation about Menlyn Mall's parking system.
@kelskeleza shared with the online community:
"One time, I left the mall, and their machines weren't working, so they left the booms open. I kept that ticket as I was coming back the next day and was curious to see how much it would be. It was over R1 000."
@jojothesalesman said to the mom:
"Rather use the lost ticket option, pay R70, and go back home."
@hlatsee.tok jokingly commented:
"It must have been parked for six lifetimes, yoh."
@rocktumi shared their assumptions under the post:
"At this point, you were living there. It's R60 for six+ hours. You were there for a week, if I'm calculating correctly."
@eugene_lombard_7 added in the comments:
"These machines at Menlyn are always a problem—wrong amounts, doesn't want to take the card, or doesn't give you a ticket when coming in. Then you have to pay R70, which has made me not go to Menlyn anymore."
@manelo7319 wrote to the woman:
"How long did it take you to locate your car? I think we deserve a story time."
Take a look at the TikTok post below:
3 Other stories about Menlyn Mall
- In another article, Briefly News reported that a local man appeared overwhelmed while at the mall. The clip's relatability made the man an instant internet sensation.
- An American man shared a humorous video while at the Pretoria-based mall. He joked that he felt like the shopping centre was growing as he walked, leaving social media users in stitches.
- A disturbing video on TikTok showed how a woman found an unlocked door in Menlyn Mall's bathroom for individuals with disabilities. The dark path led to an unsecured outside area.
Source: Briefly News
