Wynberg Magistrate’s Court Cleared After Bomb Threat

Published on

26 February 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that no explosive devices were found at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court, following a tip-off about a bomb reportedly planted inside a car, outside the court today.

SAPS says a bomb threat case is being investigated by the Wynberg police.

“According to reports, the anonymous caller told the police that there would be a car with a bomb outside the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court.”

The police immediately alerted Wynberg police, Radio Control, the Bomb Disposal and K9 Unit.

“After a thorough search was done around 12:50pm at Wynberg Magistrate’s Court and the nearby streets, nothing was found. Investigation regarding this case continues.”

Loushe Jordaan-Gilbert

Loushé Jordaan Gilbert has been telling community stories since 2014. She began her career as a community journalist, dedicated to amplifying local voices and shedding light on the everyday realities communities face.