Vukile brings the beautiful game to shoppers with Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo

Vukile Property Fund is bringing the beautiful game to its shoppers with the launch of the first-ever national Vukile DISKI FANFEST – a five-weekend celebration of soccer, fun and community pride. 

The five-shopping-mall tour kicked off at Daveyton Mall on Friday, 24 October till Sunday, 26  October, headlined by South African soccer legend Doctor Khumalo.

Doctor Khumalo has been joining fans at each stop of the tour, creating unforgettable moments with local communities. At Daveyton Mall, supporters were able to get up close to the Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend. 

Soccer meets community 

Customers and communities are the heart of Vukile’s shopping centres. The DISKI FANFEST is the latest expression of Vukile’s investment in experiences that strengthen communities and make sure their malls are vibrant social hubs – spaces that foster belonging, local pride and shared experiences. 

“The Vukile DISKI FANFEST is about creating a space where families, friends and fans can come together, enjoy world-class entertainment and celebrate the game we all love. In line with our vision to create not only shopping destinations, but centres of growth for all the communities we serve, we are proud to share this one-of-a-kind national experience with our shoppers, which will also enrich communities through various soccer development activities,” says, Marijke  Coetzee, Vukile’s Director of Marketing and Communications. 

Doctor Khumalo adds, “Soccer has given me so much, and this is about giving back – inspiring the next generation while bringing communities together to share in the spirit of the game.” 

A game-changing goal 

More than local heroes, lively fans and lasting memories, the experience will leave each community better off, because the Vukile DISKI FANFEST celebrates the beautiful game while inspiring, growing and investing in local soccer talent. 

Every stop on the tour includes youth soccer development initiatives, as well as the handover of five full soccer kits valued at R80 000 to local community clubs. 

Tour dates and appearances 

Dobsonville Mall – Fri 7 to Sun 9 Nov (Doctor Khumalo – Sat, 8 Nov, 11:00-13:00) Gugulethu Square – Fri 14 to Sun 16 Nov (Doctor Khumalo – Sun, 16 Nov, 11:00-13:00) 

Mdantsane City – Fri 21 to Sun 23 Nov (Doctor Khumalo – Sat, 22 Nov, 11:00-13:00) 

Pinecrest Centre – Fri 28 to Sun 30 Nov (Doctor Khumalo – Sun, 30 Nov, 11:00-13:00) 

FanFest highlights 

From Friday to Sunday (10:00-15:00) at each mall, shoppers can look forward to:  

• Interactive coaching clinics and mini-pitch shoot-outs  
• Freestyle soccer shows and skills challenges  
• Dance-offs, trivia, and high-energy fan activations  
• Themed photo opportunities and live entertainment  

Over the five weekends, our shoppers stand a chance to win their share of prizes worth over  R175,000 at the Vukile DISKI FANFEST, ensuring the excitement extends well beyond the pitch. 

ABOUT VUKILE PROPERTY FUND: 

Vukile (JSE: VKE) is a specialist retail real estate investment trust (REIT) developed on the foundation of a  well-defined, specialised growth strategy, with a focus on owning dominant retail assets across South  Africa and in Spain and Portugal. Vukile is focused on customer centricity as the driver of value creation  and acts as a centre of growth by creating value for all its stakeholders.