The Nedbank ATM, on the corner of Emms Drive and Third Avenue, was bombed at about 3am, according to residents.
When the Cape Times arrived, the scene was cleared and only debris of the shattered ATM could be seen.
Police spokesperson Noloyiso Rwexana said the incident occurred at about 3am, when unidentified suspects bombed the Nyanga ATM.
She said cases of attempted theft and malicious damage to property were being investigated.
“No one has been arrested as yet,” said Rwexana.