R5 000 | 50 m2 @ R100 per m2
View more unitsRight in the mix at Hero Plaza, this compact 50 sqm unit gives you clean lines, great exposure, and a wide shopfront that’s perfect for bold signage or window display. 160-character snippet: 50 sqm retail unit in Hero Plaza, Northdale – wide shopfront entrance, great for signage and perfect for boutique-style or service retail.
It’s a single-door entry with full-width glazing, so you’ve got one strong focal point to pull walk-ins straight through the front. Inside, it’s open-plan, tiled, and ready to plug-and-play. No back rooms or weird layout quirks — just a straight-up rectangular shell that’s easy to kit out.
Rental is R100/sqm — that’s R5 000 per month excluding VAT. Municipal charges and utilities billed separately. The centre’s got consistent footfall, particularly midweek and Saturdays, with national and local tenants feeding traffic across the courtyard.
This unit works well for a small brand, barbershop, vape store, or even admin-heavy services like printing or PAYE desks.
50sqm open-plan layout
R5 000/month rent excl. VAT
Wide glazed shopfront
Clean rectangular footprint
Good daily foot traffic
Easy to customise interior
Drop the broker a message if you’d like a look inside — could be a nice fit if you’re after something manageable but visible.
Hero Plaza: High-Visibility Retail Hub on Manchester Road
Hero Plaza is a prominent, large-format shopping centre anchored along the ever-busy Manchester Road in Northdale, Pietermaritzburg. With a commanding presence in a high-footfall zone, this centre attracts daily commuter traffic, local shoppers, and surrounding residential trade. It’s a go-to retail destination for essential services, groceries, and community retail brands.
The building features a mix of medium to large-format units with good signage opportunities and ample front-facing customer parking. Easy access from both directions on Manchester Road means visibility is no issue — and foot traffic is steady throughout the week. Power and service infrastructure are reliable, with back-of-house delivery zones designed to keep operations smooth for tenants.
This space suits national brands, grocers, value retailers, or even quick-service food operators needing scale and visibility. Most units have standard shopfront glazing, high ceilings, and solid tenant adjacencies that feed into a consistent shopper base. Hero Plaza isn’t trying to be fancy — it’s a practical, high-volume trade centre that just works.
If you need a unit where exposure and daily numbers matter more than bells and whistles, this centre’s worth a look.
Anchored on Manchester Road
Strong local daily trade
Large-format retail footprint
Ample open customer parking
Great signage and access
Ideal for essential services
Drop the broker a message if you're curious. There's usually something open here, but stock moves quickly.
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Wheelchair Friendly
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Natural Ventilation