Situated in the heart of Gugulethu, the 23 457 m² centre is the first of its kind in the 50 year history of the township. Gugulethu Square caters to all the people of Gugulethu and surrounds, and prides itself on being a family friendly shopping centre.

The shopping centre is the result of a lifelong dream of local businessman, Mzoli Ngcawuzele of the popular Mzoli's Meat. Mzoli is a partner of Westside Trading – the consortium that owns Gugulethu Square.

Gugulethu Square has over 60 shops, including a Banking Mall. Anchor tenants include Shoprite, SuperSpar, Foschini, Spur and Clicks. The shopping centre also has a number of services including a dentist, 2 doctors, optometrist, pharmacy, hair salon and Nail & Eyelash parlour.

The mall also has services which include:
•	Denstist
•	2 Doctors
•	Optometrist
•	Pharmacy
•	Hair Salon
•	Nail and Eyelash Kiosk

Gugulethu Square is a family mall, and has Kiddies rides on offer, The Shoprite Court is always booked out.