The popular Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg has confirmed that one of its generators experienced a technical fault causing the machine to emit excessive smoke.

A technical team was on site to resolve the issue,” said the mall in a written statement on Sunday.

“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 and security of shoppers and tenants.”

FireOps SA , City of Joburg Emergency Services and Medi Response teams were on scene, but no injuries were reported.

It’s understood the power went off on Sunday due to the faulty generator which was operating during load shedding. The generator has since been switched off.

Part of the mall remains in darkness and shoppers who are still inside were evacuated through one exit.

Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square were on Monday operating and trading as normal.

Nelson Mandela square is nestled within Sandton City - the richest square mile in all of Africa. Fires are rare.

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