Sandton’s Nicolway Shopping Centre Officially Renamed Winifred Mandela Precinct: Netizens Not Sold

• The Nicolway Shopping Centre in Bryanston has officially been renamed Winifred Mandela Precinct, after struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
• Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and the EFF's Mbuyiseni Dlozi were among numerous dignitaries who attended the official unveiling
• Many netizens weren’t impressed by the remaining of the shopping centre, with some questioning the process

Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced Briefly News journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, who has covered current affairs on the radio for over 15 years.

The Nicolway Shopping Centre in Bryanston, Sandton, has officially rebranded as Winifred Mandela Precinct.

Government officials and the centre’s management unveiled the new signage on 19 April 2024.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi shared the ribbon-cutting moment on his X account:

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Numerous political heads joined Lesufi at the ceremony, including the EFF’s Mbuyiseni Dlozi, who shared his excitement on X:

The centre's renaming follows the September 2023 renaming of William Nicol Drive to Winnie Mandela Drive.

According to Sunday World, the roadway was renamed to honour Madikizela-Mandela, one of the country’s icons.

The renaming of Nicolway received mixed reviews

Not all netizens were pleased with the decision to rename the shopping centre, and some questioned the process.

@gistwhere exclaimed:

“Long live Mother of the Nation!”

@wati___ asked:

“They couldn't rename the whole William Nicol road so they gave her the mall.”

@KamgSerepo commented:

“Everything ke Winnie le South Africa they will be calling it Winnie mxm as if she was the only one Fighter and I hope you honour others!”

@Tsika85 questioned:

“Mara when are we going to start building from scratch and stop renaming? I think we are taking the easy way out.”

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@fetch_goodvibes added:

“Nicol way was fine though ughhhh ”

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Fans congratulated the seasoned actress for bagging the iconic role.

Source: Briefly News