Mayor John Mpe makes Major announcement on Hilton Hotel

The Hilton Hotel will join a list of international establishments in Polokwane following an announcement by Executive Mayor John Mpe that its construction in the City will commence soon.

Polokwane, one of the fastest growing cities in the country, is home to some of the best hotels. This includes the Ranch, Garden Court, Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane, Protea Hotel and many others.

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Speaking during a media briefing in Polokwane on Wednesday, Mayor Mpe revealed that the Polokwane Municipality has allocated a piece of land to investors from the UAE to construct a seven-storey Hilton hotel at the Green Ark Precinct near Greenery Shopping Centre.

“This project represents more than bricks and mortar; it means jobs, tourism and a significant boost to our local economy,” said Mpe.

“Construction on the development is expected to commence mid-May 2025. The first rounds of plan approval are almost complete, and upon receipt thereof, the first phase of the development will continue in full swing.

“The first phase includes individual regional offices for three of South Africa’s largest banks, as well as the underground basement parking. The second phase will include the International Hotel, Hilton Hotel and the long-stay apartment block.”

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“We estimate that approximately 3000 jobs will be created during construction, with an estimated 360 permanent jobs resulting from the final development and future businesses operating within The Precinct.

“The investment amount pledged to the Precinct is R765 million based on the current signed deals. This figure is expected to increase significantly as further negotiations with prospective tenants and partners are concluded.”

“To date, the developer, Networth Group, has already spent in excess of R72.2 million on key elements such as rezoning, bulk infrastructure upgrades, and professional and legal fees related to the development.”