Joe Thomas set to rock Ndlala Mall grand opening
This follows after Ndlala Mall added a second day for the highly anticipated Ndlala Mall grand opening in Pretoria on 22 August 2025.
What was once set to be a spectacular two-day celebration saw its Friday show briefly drop from the lineup.
This comes after Tank, who was initially booked to perform at the Ndlala Mall grand opening on 2 August, withdrew from the event. Organisations promptly added Donell Jones to last week's lineup to maintain the momentum and excitement.
However, in a move that reaffirms his dedication to supporters, Ndlala has reinstated the full original program to ensure that fans get the complete experience they were promised.
Joe Thomas will headline Friday's Grand Opening ceremony, with Donell Jones leading Saturday's lineup. Joseph Lewis Thomas, better known as Joe, is an American R&B singer who rose to fame in the 1990s with hits like Stutter , I Wanna Know , and All the Things Your Man Won't Do .
He has released several chart-topping albums, including My Name Is Joe and Better Days . Thomas is ready to captivate fans with his show at the mall's grand opening.
'Remember, the event was initially scheduled for 2 days; this is us keeping the promise to give people an opportunity to choose their favourite,' says Ndlala.
The international star revealed that he is staying longer in South Africa after recently performing at a Women's Day Celebration.
'South Africa, I have a surprise for you. I am staying to support my friend Thami Ndlala,' Thomas proudly announced.
Thami Ndlala, husband to media personality Lerato Kganyago, made headlines by booking the FNB Stadium for Valentine's Day 2021. He is a self-made billionaire entrepreneur who built a vast business empire through education and early independence.
Ndlala is CEO of Ndlala Mall in Arcadia, a modern retail and lifestyle hub once known as Sterland Mall. The mall is connected to Ndlala Oligarch Hotel and luxury apartments, symbolising modern development and sophistication.
Thami also founded Ndlalayesizwe Real Estate, an international company with offices in South Africa, London, and the United States. Ndlalayesizwe owns and manages key properties like Ndlala Dynasty and Ndlala Seigniory, upscale residential developments in Pretoria.
His other notable holdings include 12 on Hillel Villa 7 Spa in Northcliff, Johannesburg, highlighting a diverse real estate portfolio.
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