Watch| Tshwane Mayor Shuts Down Pick N’ Pay Store After Finding Cockroach-infested Baking Tins

A Pick n’ Pay store at Blu Valley Centre in Centurion has been shut down following a shocking discovery of health violations, including cockroach-infested baking tins. Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya personally inspected the store and announced its immediate closure due to non-compliance with hygiene regulations.

Mayor Moya: “Big Businesses Must Also Comply”

In a viral video posted on X (formerly Twitter), Moya emphasised that health regulations apply to all businesses, regardless of size.

“We have said that we will not only be chasing spaza shops and small establishments because big establishments also have a responsibility to comply. From those who buy their baked products from Pick n’ Pay, this is how it is made,” she said, pointing to cockroach-infested baking tins.

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The footage shows the mayor exposing filthy conditions in the store’s bakery section. “Just look at the dirtiness of this. It is not even the worst that we have seen here. The hygiene requirements have been neglected by Pick n’ Pay at the Blu Valley Mall. We are closing down these establishments.”

Pick n’ Pay Responds: “Unacceptable”

Pick n’ Pay condemned the store’s conditions, clarifying that the branch operates as a franchise.

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“This particular store is a franchise store, and what was seen was completely unacceptable. Management was on the ground within 30 minutes of being informed,” the retailer stated.

The company apologised to customers and assured the public that it has launched a full investigation and audit to prevent future occurrences.

This closure is part of a wider crackdown by Tshwane authorities on businesses violating health codes. Moya reaffirmed that major retailers are not exempt from enforcement efforts.

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