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27 Boxes: Johannesburg’s shipping container mall

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A shopping mall built out of shipping containers in Johannesburg’s bohemian area of Melville has proven to be a hit with retailers and consumers.

The ’27 Boxes’ development has transformed a once derelict park into one of the city’s trendiest retail locations.

While at the same time given young entrepreneurs an opportunity to showcase their wares.

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