Smoke bellows from Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton

"The technical team is currently on site to resolve the issue,"  Sandton Mall said. 

"The situation will be monitored by the technical and operations teams and necessary measures will be taken if need be to ensure the continued safety of shoppers and tenants." 

Sandton City and the Nelson Mandela Square continued to operate normally. 

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