The New South Africa

This is the newest method of robbing banks in South Africa..why bother going inside...just blow up the ATM. The ingenuity of the average South African criminal continues to make strides..

Five people allegedly bombed an Automated Teller Machine in Lenasia on Wednesday, Johannesburg police said

Inspector Mpho Kgasoane said the five suspects were seen at the ATM in Starling street around 3am.

"They took an undisclosed amount of money and drove away in two getaway cars," said Kgasoane.

No one was injured. Cases of malicious damage to property, theft and dealing in explosives were opened. - Sapa