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TimesLIVE
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
US R&B singer Joe Thomas joins Donell Jones for two-day grand opening of Ndlala Mall
Thami Ndlala is delivering on his promise with international R&B legends headlining Arcadia's most anticipated event R&B heavyweight Joe Thomas has officially been added to the line-up for the two-day Ndlala Mall grand opening set to take place on August 22 and 23 in Arcadia, Pretoria. The announcement was made by Thami Ndlala, the businessman behind the ambitious Ndlala Mall development, who confirmed the American crooner will headline Friday's festivities while Donell Jones will take centre stage on Saturday. Joe, who performed in South Africa at the weekend, said he was so moved by local love that he decided to stay longer and support his friend. 'South Africa, I have a surprise for you. I'm staying to support my friend Thami Ndlala,' he said. Joseph Lewis Thomas, known simply as Joe, is one of R&B's most loved voices. He made his debut in the early 1990s with Everything and found fame with hits including I Wanna Know, Don't Wanna Be a Player, All the Things Your Man Won't Do and the chart-topping Stutter. He's also known for his collaborations on Thank God I Found You with Mariah Carey and Still Not a Player with Big Pun. Joe's performance is expected to set the tone for a weekend of nostalgia, luxury and entertainment in the capital. Located in the heart of Arcadia, Ndlala Mall is a bold new chapter in the city's urban revival. The mall is directly connected to the Ndlala Oligarch Hotel and Apartments, part of a larger mixed-use lifestyle precinct developed by Thami's Ndlalayesizwe Real Estate. Thami, who previously transformed Sterland Mall, has turned the high-traffic location into a modern destination that blends shopping, hospitality and lifestyle. He is also the founder of Ndlalayesizwe Real Estate, a property development firm with operations in South Africa, London, and the US, and the force behind developments including Ndlala Dynasty, Ndlala Seigniory and 12 on Hillel Villa & Spa in Northcliff, Johannesburg.
The South African
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Joe Thomas set to rock Ndlala Mall grand opening
After mesmerising South Africans with his performance on Saturday at the Women's Day Celebration at Wanderers Cricket Stadium in Johannesburg, R&B sensation Joe Thomas has scored himself another gig in SA. 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. READY TO HEAR JOE THOMAS' BIG SURPRISE FOR HIS SOUTH AFRICAN FANS? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
