SA government aware of Sandton terror alert state the situation being monitored

The US embassy warned the South African government, of a potential attack over the weekend in Sandton.

In a security alert issued on Wednesday, the US Embassy said it did not have further information, but urged people to avoid gatherings in the area this coming weekend

According to Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President government will urgently inform South Africans of immediate threats, should the need arise.

“The South African government has noted the terror alert issued by the US Embassy on its website. This is part of the US government’s standard communication to its citizens. 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”, said Magwenya.

by Everngelista Muza