A guide to navigate this festive season during Covid-19

Looking back at the year 2020, most people would agree that it has taught us many things. The most prominent one, perhaps, is that you just never know what life can throw at you. Covid-19 has brought many new realities and while the festive season will certainly look different this year, that definitely doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate Christmas.

While the pandemic is at the forefront of things, N1 City Mall is celebrating is 30th year of festivities. Boyce Ndinga, who has been part of the N1 City Mall maintenance management staff since the opening in 1990, perfectly describes his experience of 30 years at the mall: “From staff to customers, Christmas at N1 City Mall has always been the best. It has been characterised by celebration, shopping and fun for everyone!”
For the past 30 years, the mall has offered a joyous festive shopping experience for the whole family – and this year, despite many changes, will not be any different.
We will host a variety of Christmas promotions during this season. We kept our shoppers in mind when putting together our plans, and have created a helpful guide to navigate Christmas during Covid-19.

Times change, but memories last a lifetime
While photos with Santa won’t happen this year, his chair has been left there with a whole lot of festive props so that you can still take family Christmas photos and create some happy memories. The photos will also be perfect for that Christmas card you’ve been meaning to write and share all these years
December 12 to 23: 10am – 3pm & 4pm – 6pm
December 24: 10am – 5pm

Spread the love
There’s nothing quite like receiving a gift and joyfully tearing off the wrapping in anticipation of what’s inside. As we know, this has been a tough year and now is the season to spread the love. That’s why our annual gift-wrapping station will still be here this year for your shopping convenience – and all proceeds will again go to a non-profit organisation.
December 14 to 24

Excited to share in the joy of giving, this season NI City Mall has partnered with the Kalksteenfontein Shoe Box project, which be hosted in the mall. Look out for the inviting ladies at the table in front of Markhams to enrich the life of someone in need this Christmas. You can make up your own a box with a list of items or donate R100 at the donation boxes.
December 17 to 23

Movie Nights are coming back
Dress up, bring the family and have a good old movie date with Ster-Kinekor’s exciting December line-up - keep an eye out for the schedule on our social media pages as well as their website, And while you’re at the movies, snap a pic at our photo station, which is strategically placed right in front of our cinemas.

Nothing like a night out
Give mom a break, bring the grandparents, the family and get the best out of our vast variety of restaurants, while the kids enjoy their favourite milkshake, we are here to serve you.

Snuggle up at home
Shoppers will also be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding just the right Christmas décor goodies for making staying at home a fun, festive experience. And with our grocery stores aisles stocked to the brim, you’ll be able to find all those ingredients you’ll need to smash those recipes you’ve been working (and posting on social media) during lock-down.

At N1 City mall, we realise this season is not ‘business as usual’, but nothing can take away the satisfying experience of browsing and buying that special gift. Therefore, we have put extra safety measures to add a little glitter to the masks.
You never know what life can throw at you, so sometimes you need to stop and enjoy the journey.
Go get that present, watch the movie, forget about how you look and take the photo, eat the cake, set the dates, and come and enjoy Christmas at N1 City Mall.
With more than 140 stores and a variety of restaurants, we offer sheer browsing pleasure, entertainment, dining, and fun for the whole family.