Wakker shop worker traps dom skelms

A WAKKER shop worker’s split-second decision has turned an attempted robbery into a viral moment — and sparked a flood of praise for their calm courage.

CCTV footage, believed to be from a store in Cape Town, shows four suspects storming in and helping themselves to snacks while the staff appear to comply.

But as the dom skelms become distracted, a glibberige employee snuck outside and quietly locked the security gate — trapping the robbers inside without a fight.

The video shows the suspects hastily stuffing items into bags before realising the door won’t budge. Panic sets in almost instantly. With their escape route sealed, the group rushes around the shop in confusion as the staff member remains safely outside.

The clip has now racked up hundreds of thousands of views across social media platforms, with users applauding the worker’s bravery and calm under pressure. Many praised the non-violent response, calling it “textbook composure” and “the smartest move we’ve seen in ages.”

It didn’t take long for the internet to turn the chaotic scramble into comedy. Memes, jokes and reaction videos have flooded timelines. One user wrote: “Imagine going in for snacks and leaving with a lifetime of embarrassment.”

While the identity of the employee is unknown, online commenters have already dubbed them “Employee of the Year.”

Police have not yet confirmed details of the incident, but the footage continues to spread — a reminder that sometimes the quickest thinking in a crisis comes from ordinary people doing their jobs with extraordinary calm.