Many celebrities, politicians and royalty gathered at Oceans Mall in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal for the launch of the R600 million Platinum Walk located in the mall.
Sunday World notes that the newly developed wing is a fashion centre and is the first in its province to be home to more than 12 international luxury brands in one place. Brands include Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Versace.
Vivian Reddy, billionaire businessman and co-developer of the mall told the publication, “These are international companies investing, which means additional jobs for Durban and surrounding areas.” He also shared that the major development is 100% black-owned, has 65% black tenants and creates at least 1300 permanent jobs for locals.
Vivian’s wife Sorisha Naidoo, star of The Real Housewives of Durban, and their two children were also in attendance.
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Also on the list of auspicious guests was The Masked Singer SA detective, Somizi. In an Instagram post, Somizi thanked Sorisha for his invite. “Last night was magical. The opening of @oceans_mall platinum walk. @sorishanaidoo thank u so much for the invite, I absolutely loved every minute.”
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King Misuzulu, the reigning king of the Zulu nation, was also present. Somizi was sure to snap a photo with the King.
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The South African reports that former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, PIC investment chief Kabelo Rikhotso, eThekwini deputy mayor Zandile Myeni, the IFP’s Narend Singh, and visiting Queen Patricia Ajayi (wife of the Yoruba king, Oba Dr Michael Odunayo Ajayi Arowotawaya II) were, too, in attendance.
King Misuzulu, as reported by the publication, said, “Today, for the city of Durban, for the province of KwaZulu-Natal, on behalf of all the Zulus, Zulus come in different packages — there are some white Zulus, some Indian Zulus, some coloured Zulus, the list goes on, thank you so much, Vivian. Durban is the gateway to Africa and this project today proves exactly that.”
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