According to a post on Facebook yesterday afternoon, 10 January, there was a commotion at President Square.
Eyewitnesses saw police and security officers busy at the shopping centre and people speculated that there had been a robbery at the Capitec Bank branch in President Square.
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The management of the centre immediately responded to the rumours and President Hyper CEO, Basil Synodinos, said in a statement that no robbery had taken place and that it was about a woman attempting to commit credit card fraud.
The woman was allegedly apprehended by the Krugersdorp Police.
He ended the statement by saying that the centre was safe to visit and wishing everyone the best for 2019.
One Facebook user commended the management and CEO on their swift response to the situation.
The News has requested feedback from the Krugersdorp Police and a statement will be issued soon.
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