Parliament says normal operations have resumed on Wednesday after the legislature building had to halt proceedings following a bomb scare in the morning.
Spokesperson, Moloto Mathapo said the South
African Police Service (SAPS) noticed a suspicious package that was left
unattended at the Parliamentary precincts whereby the engaged in safety
protocols by its bomb disposal specialists, including cordoning off the
immediate vicinity
‘’While the police remain at the precincts and
are undertaking necessary precautionary measures, parliament confirms there is
no immediate danger posed to the Parliamentary community, and there was no
evacuation conducted.’’
‘’Parliament apologises for any inconvenience
this may have caused to the MPs, staff and guests,’’ added Mothapo.
PICTURE: ParliamentDone By: Mitchum George
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