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Stoneridge Centre Celebrates Heritage Day by Joining the Upside

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Stoneridge Centre Celebrates Heritage Day by Joining the Upside:

In celebration of Heritage Day, Stoneridge Centre is excited to launch a fresh campaign that captures the essence of South Africa’s vibrant spirit in a unique and inspiring way. This year, we’ve focused on a question that truly resonates with everyone:

“Where do most people find the inspiration and motivation to rise above everyday challenges and find genuine, lasting happiness?”

As we explore this question, we remain devoted to our core philosophy: “Let happiness be our heritage.” This ongoing strategy emphasizes that, despite life’s struggles, happiness is always within reach for everyone. Our goal is to continue spreading this uplifting message through a campaign that sparks joy in the hearts of our community, encouraging everyone to find positivity in the simplest moments.

At Stoneridge Centre, we believe Heritage Day is not just a reflection of our past but a celebration of the strength and optimism that propels us forward. We are committed to growing a movement that inspires people to embrace happiness and share it with those around them.

By sharing your upside story, you stand a chance to win a voucher to the value of R2000. Join us for an upside experience to upsize your business as Stoneridge Centre calls local SMMEs to promote their brands for FREE this September. Apply now at KatheerO@redefine.co.za
#JoinTheUpside and let’s make HAPPINESS our heritage.

T’s & C’s apply. To enter click here https://bit.ly/3MRoGIW

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Author: Candice Perry from Mall Marketing Management on behalf of Stoneridge Centre.

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The Oriental Plaza: Architecture

Architecturally, the Plaza is a sprawling 17-hectare complex consisting of North and South malls linked by a three-story circular “Grand Bazaar.” But the true magic is in the sensory experience. Walking through the Plaza is an assault of colors and smells: rolls of exotic sari fabrics stacked to the ceiling, the scent of high-quality leather from shoe-repair stalls, and the aroma of toasted spices. It is a place where “bargaining” is an art form—unlike the fixed prices of Sandton, here you engage directly with the owner, often a third-generation merchant whose family was moved from Fietas fifty years ago.

The cultural heart of the Plaza is undoubtedly its food, specifically the legendary World of Samoosas. This small stall has become a local institution, famous for its unique sweet coconut samoosas and its “Nelson Mandela approved” status (the former president was a fan). Near the south entrance, you’ll find a blue heritage plaque marking Red Square. Long before the Plaza was built, this was an open square where the ANC and Communist Party held mass rallies, and where the Defiance Campaign was launched in 1952. The fact that a shopping mall now stands over this revolutionary ground is a poignant reminder of the city’s layered history. The Oriental Plaza didn’t just survive Apartheid; it outlasted the system that tried to use it as a cage, becoming a symbol of the “tenacity and trading ability” that defines the Johannesburg spirit.