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South Africa reacts to terror threat warning by US
8:32 CAT | 27 Oct 2022
A view of the Sandton skyline from Megawatt Park. Image: Andres de Wet/Creative Commons.
South Africa has appeared to downplay a warning by the US embassy of a possible threat of a terrorist attack over the weekend in the commercial hub, Johannesburg.
The US embassy on Wednesday advised its staff to “avoid crowds of people and other large public gatherings in the greater Sandton area of Johannesburg”.
READ: US warns of possible terror attack in South Africa hub
In response to the numerous inquiries the U.S. Mission to South Africa has received, kindly note the safety alert issued earlier today.https://t.co/IiMEIMdM6a
— US Embassy SA (@USEmbassySA) October 26, 2022
In response, the South African presidency noted the US’s “terror alert” was part of “the US government’s standard communication to its citizens”.
The presidency said it was the responsibility of the South African security forces to ensure security and safety for all people in the country.
It said law enforcement agencies were monitoring any threats to the citizens and the nation.
“Should the need arise, the South African government will be the first to inform the public about any imminent threat,” the presidency said in a statement.
A minister in the presidency was quoted by local media on Wednesday as saying that the “alarm has been going on but up to this point it is not backed up by any evidence”.
It is the responsibility of the South African security forces to ensure that all people within our country feel safe.
Law enforcement agencies continue to monitor for any threats to our citizens, our nation and our sovereignty.
— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) October 26, 2022
Threats are assessed continuously and are acted upon to ensure the safety of all. Should the need arise, the South African government will be the first to inform the public about any imminent threat.
Issued by The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) October 26, 2022
Source: BBC
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