The public has been asked to avoid the area as a robbery at a jewellery store has been reported in Bryanston.
It appears a gang of armed suspects entered Winifred Mandela Precinct (formerly Nicolway Shopping Centre) at 14:00 today. Law enforcement and security are on the scene.
An employee at the centre said, “I saw about eight people with handheld guns. I am not sure how long it took… maybe about five minutes. Shots were fired as they were leaving.”
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A shooting at #NicolwayMall in #Bryanston #Sandton just took place this afternoon around 14:00.
A gang of men entered the mall & went to the Byranston Jewellers before escaping the scene & shooting several shots into the roof of the mall.
No injuries or deaths reported. pic.twitter.com/PLimkfQAKB
— All Things Current Affairs (@A_T_C_A) September 30, 2024
Provincial police and the shopping centre management have been contacted for further information.
This is a developing story.
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