In June 2025, Greenstone Shopping Centre expanded its offering with a brand-new leisure precinct, featuring exciting sports amenities and vibrant social spaces. A standout feature of this development is the arrival of Padel365, a premier padel court operator renowned for delivering top-tier facilities and cultivating a dynamic sporting culture across South Africa.
By bringing the fast-growing sport of padel to Edenvale, Padel365 partnered with Greenstone to create a new destination where health, recreation, and community engagement seamlessly intersect. Together, they’ve not only enriched the mall’s entertainment mix but have also reimagined what it means to blend lifestyle, sport, and digital innovation in one space.
However, during the precinct's development—which includes padel and pickleball courts, new eateries, and other attractions—a critical infrastructure challenge emerged: poor cellular signal coverage, especially during load shedding. This led to dropped calls, sluggish mobile data, and an unreliable digital experience for visitors.
For Padel365, whose day-to-day operations rely on mobile-based bookings, real-time communication, and customer engagement, the issue quickly became a major concern. Without reliable connectivity, visitors struggled to share their experiences online, staff battled with operational delays, and mobile payment systems were frequently disrupted. These issues threatened to undercut the momentum and excitement surrounding the precinct’s highly anticipated launch.
