Captain Kay Makhubela said the device was found in one of the shops inside the mall.
"We have sent bomb specialists to determine whether it is a bomb or not," Makhubela said.
Police and other law enforcement were on the scene.
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Southgate Mall evacuated following bomb scare
Gauteng police say Southgate Mall in Johannesburg has been evacuated after a suspicious device was found on Friday.
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