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6 Things We Love About the Platinum Square IPO

Written by TeamEasy | Aug 13, 2025 7:00:00 AM
It’s official! EasyProperties has just listed its first-ever retail property IPO, and we couldn’t have asked for a stronger opening act. It's your chance to co-own a thriving shopping centre without needing millions to buy-in.

What is the property all about?

Platinum Square is a fully-let, income-producing shopping centre that’s already been thriving for over 13 years. Anchored by some of South Africa’s biggest retail brands and backed by one of the country’s top retail developers, this is the kind of property that’s usually locked behind institutional gates.

Now, you get to walk straight through.

This centre in Rustenburg is home to names you probably already shop with:
Checkers Hyper, Shoprite, Capitec, Mr Price Home, Ocean Basket, Pep Home, and more.

It’s got the foot traffic. It’s got the track record. And it has a projected 15.9% IRR over five years*

Here are 6 reasons we think Platinum Square deserves a look.

1. Co-investing with one of SA’s top retail developers


We’re not going at this alone, and neither are you.

Dorpstraat, formerly known as Retail Africa, developed Platinum Square and remains actively invested in and responsible for its asset and facilities management. These are the same people behind some of the most successful retail spaces in the country.

2. The tenant list reads like the who's who of South African retail


It’s a nationally tenanted retail centre with heavy-hitters who bring the rent and the foot traffic.
  • Checkers Hyper 
  • Shoprite's 100th store
  • Medirite Plus, Capitec, Mr Price Home, Wimpy, HiFi Corp, Ocean Basket, Ultra Liquor, @Home, and more
It’s the kind of line-up that anchors portfolios.

3. It’s already trading (and thriving)

There’s no waiting period here. Platinum Square has been trading for over 13 years  with leases in place, strong occupancy, and an income history to back it all up.

4. It’s not just new for you

This is our first foray into retail property, and it’s a deliberate one. Until now, our focus has been residential, industrial and student assets, but we’ve been eyeing this space for a while.

Retail gives investors access to a new kind of stability: brand-backed income, long-term leases, and a direct line to South Africa’s consumer economy.

5. Rental escalations 

One of the smartest things about retail property? It doesn’t stand still.

Rental escalations built into most of the leases mean that tenants agree upfront to pay slightly more rent each year. It’s a standard practice in commercial property, and it helps grow the value of the investment over time, even without big market shifts.

Shoprite has just signed on, adding a major anchor tenant with its own escalation structure which strengthens the income outlook and boosts future resale value.

6. It’s managed by experts

Dorpstraat is also the active asset and facilities manager. That means they’re responsible for keeping the property running smoothly, tenants satisfied, and day-to-day operations on track.

In retail property, good management directly affects tenant retention, rental performance and overall value. 

Ready to explore retail with us?
Check the Platinum Square IPO here.



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