The 54-year-old Cape Town shopping mall falling apart in front of everyone’s eyes

• Parow Centre is now a shell of its former self, with parts of the centre run-down and lacking upkeep.
• The centre was originally developed in 1972 by Sanlam Properties and has undergone several revamps, including a major redevelopment in the 2020s.
• Parow Centre is facing severe financial difficulties and was defaulting on payments in August 2023, with the centre's current state a result of the Covid-19 pandemic's impact on shopping malls in South Africa.