Ster-Kinekor shuts cinema in major South African shopping mall

Ster-Kinekor shuts cinema in major South African shopping mall

Ster-Kinekor has officially shut down its cinema complex at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Durban, with its final day of operation on 8 May 2025. This marks the second quiet closure this year, following the earlier closure of its Bedford Square complex in Bedfordview, which was later taken over by rival chain Nu Metro. While Nu Metro is also rumoured to be taking over the Gateway location, both companies have declined to confirm the transiti…

Ster-Kinekor Bails On Gateway Mall – Another One Bites The Popcorn Dust – 2oceansvibe News

[Image: Instagram / mella_bella_gable] Ster-Kinekor has ghosted another one of its cinemas, this time pulling the plug on its Gateway Theatre of Shopping complex in Durban. The curtain dropped for the last time on 8 May 2025, and just like that, fade to black. This marks the second sneaky closure from the cinema chain, with moviegoers catching on quicker than the PR team would’ve liked. Earlier this year, the lights also went out at Ster-Kinekor…

Ster-Kinekor closes cinema at prominent South African mall

Ster-Kinekor closed its cinema complex at Durban’s Gateway Theatre of Shopping on 8 May 2025, marking its second quiet exit from a major location this year. Earlier, the company also pulled out of Bedford Square in Bedfordview, a site that rival chain Nu Metro later took over. Although rumours suggest Nu Metro may also step in at Gateway, both companies have remained tight-lipped about any potential deal. Ster-Kinekor, however, stated the closur…