A local furniture shop in the central business district fell prey to robbers who made off with merchandise worth thousands of rands.
This crime was committed on Monday, March 11.
A spokesperson for the store confirmed that there was a robbery.
According to reports, the robbery occurred around 12:30 while staff members were diligently attending to their duties at the store.

Two suspects entered the premises and quickly split up upon entering the store.
One suspect headed towards the cashier, while the other made their way to the TV section.
The suspect at the cashier purportedly feigned interest in setting up a lay-by arrangement before allegedly brandishing a firearm, shocking the cashier and the attendant, and ordering her and her colleague to the floor.
The suspects then proceeded to ransack the store, making off with merchandise.

Sergeant David Ratau, Witbank Police spokesperson, has provided some safety tips for businesses: “Be alert during opening and closing times. Always work in pairs to prevent being surprised or being overpowered by criminals. Train your staff to ask for identification before allowing anyone entry to your business premises. Always use the services of a reputable company when selecting security guards. Always rotate security guards and insist that they are vetted regularly. Put physical barriers between your employees and your customers.”

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