Woolworths explosion incident

 

[SAPS INVESTIGATES EXPLOSION INCIDENT AT MENLYN WOOLWORTHS]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane has launched an investigation following an explosion incident reported at a Woolworths store situated at Menlyn Mall on Atterbury Road, Menlyn, during the early hours of Thursday morning, 28 May 2026.

According to preliminary information, the store manager received a telephone call from personnel stationed at the store informing him of an explosion that occurred inside the premises at approximately 01:00. Emergency response services were activated and responded immediately and cordoned off the scene.

It is alleged that an unknown explosive device detonated on one of the store shelves. At the time of the incident, five packers were on duty inside the store. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Damage sustained was limited to food items and shelving inside the store.

Members attached to the SAPS Bomb Disposal Unit, K9 Unit, Crime Scene Management, as well as detectives, are currently on the scene processing evidence and following up on all possible leads as part of the ongoing investigation.

A case of contravention of the Explosives Act, Act 26 of 1956, Section 27(1)(c), has been registered for investigation. Police investigations are continuing.