2026-02-01
How Oriental Plaza came to be
Forced removals from Pageview, a trader-owned shopping centre built in the mid-1970s, and over 300 independent stores fifty years on.
Read → 2026-02-01A buyer's guide to sourcing fabric at Oriental Plaza
How to plan a fabric-buying trip to Fordsburg: what to bring, how bargaining works, and which section to start in.
Read → 2026-02-01Matric dance and bridal shopping: what to know before you go
Sourcing a matric dance gown or a full wedding outfit at Oriental Plaza — timing, alterations and what's within walking distance.
Read → 2026-02-01Oriental Plaza vs. a shopping mall: where to buy fabric and bridal wear in Johannesburg
How a trader-owned specialist centre in Fordsburg compares to a national mall for fabric, bridal wear and price.
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