Millat began as a family office with a clear mission: to invest in ways that contribute meaningfully to South Africa’s long-term growth.
Millat was founded by entrepreneur Hamza Farooqui and has since evolved into a focused investment group with entrepreneurial spirit, disciplined execution, and deep connections to the South African market.
Early investments spanned retail, downstream fuel, convenience formats, and real estate. These ventures taught us a critical lesson: South Africa rewards investors who combine global standards with local insight and operational involvement.
Capital investment for refurbishment and repositioning.
Operational excellence under world-class international brands.
Long-term value creation through quality and consistency.
At Millat, we take an active, hands-on approach to value creation. We lead by designing, building, staffing, and managing every project as an extension of our reputation.
Modern, full-service hotels designed for seamless comfort, great dining, and easy productivity.
Luxury properties expressing understated elegance and place-driven design. Each crafted to offer personalised service and moments of thoughtful refinement.
Residential-style hotels delivering the comforts of home with the ease of hotel living.
Millat is shaping global food retail in South Africa. In 2024, we secured the exclusive licence for Pret A Manger, bringing an iconic international brand to local consumers. We opened the first store in Melrose Arch, with expansion planned across major cities.
A Trusted Partner for Global Brands. Millat is a connector. We bridge international standards with local execution. We build trust by delivering on brand expectations while adapting to South Africa’s unique context. This approach has made us a preferred partner for global brands entering Africa.
Millat believes investment and social progress are inseparable. We measure the success of every project by the confidence it restores and the lives it touches, as well as financial returns.
Deep market knowledge and insight,
Operational expertise.
A long-term commitment to South Africa’s success.
South Africa represents an opportunity for growth that requires care, ambition, and respect for its complexity, rather than being treated as a risk to be managed.
Millat is building that future.
