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C entrally located in the heart of Gauteng, south

Africa’s economic hub, Waterfall, is the country’s
fastest-growing lifestyle and business precinct.
And it is proving an adaptation of the old roman
adage true - that all roads do indeed lead to Waterfall.

situated between Pretoria and Johannesburg, the
political and economic capitals of the country,
Waterfall is redefining the term ‘centrally located’ and
is ideally positioned as the new central growth node
in Gauteng. Attacq, the Premier south African real
Estate Investment Trust (rEIT), is the developer of
Waterfall’s iconic central business district, Waterfall
City, as well as the Waterfall Logistics Hub.

WoRLd CLAss PUBLIC TRANsPoRT
Waterfall boasts access via world-class public transport
infrastructure. For over ten years now, the Gautrain has
offered its commuters safe, reliable, and convenient
public transport services, dropping them only 4km
away from the central business district. What’s more,
the Gautrain has two dedicated Gautrain buses that
circulate during the week through Waterfall City and
surrounding residential estates every 15 minutes. All
bus stops are located within a five-minute walk of any
building in Waterfall City and commuters can be assured
to get to where they need to be safely and on time.

In addition to this, Waterfall is also home to the first
5 star Green star-rated taxi holding facility in the
country. Taxi commuters have access to two sheltered,
Wi-Fi-enabled Taxi super stops at the Mall of Africa,
accommodating 36 minibus taxis each. single trip
taxis between Waterfall City and greater Tembisa,
Midrand, Alexandra, randburg and the Johannesburg
CBD also operate within the Waterfall area.

The Mall of Africa, south Africa’s largest shopping Mall
ever built in a single phase, juxtaposes the serene
surroundings, and serves as the flagship building within
the precinct. Housing over 130 000m of retail space, and
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over 300 shops, many of which are flagship stores, the
Mall of Africa welcomes thousands of visitors through its
doors daily. Consequently, all transport routes and modes
of transport have been optimised to manage these flows
efficiently, ensuring faster and more effective access
to this popular commercial and lifestyle destination.

FILLING UP To MoVE ABoUT
Waterfall residents, tenants, visitors and commuters
driving in and around Waterfall can fill up at their
fuel station of choice. With various routes into the
city, Waterfall has strategically placed petrol stations
throughout the development and is in the process
of building more. With a BP, Engen and three sasol
fuel stations to currently choose from, commuters are

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