President Cyril Ramaphosa responded to an alert issued by the US embassy in South Africa on Wednesday, warning of a possible terrorist attack in the country.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa criticized the US for failing to discuss a terror alert issued by the American Embassy with local authorities.
The authorities are working to verify the threat, and the government will issue an alert if needs be, he said.Official statement from the presidency following the alert on Wednesday: 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.The City of Johannesburg, meanwhile, has also responded to the alert, saying that it is taking the matter seriously and is taking extra precautions ahead of a busy weekend of events.
“The Provincial Commissioner has assured me that the necessary measures have been put in place and that nothing will be left to chance.” The structure is made up of Municipal-Owned Entities and City Departments – namely Event Management, Disaster Management, City Parks and Zoo, City Power, Emergency Management Services, Environmental Health, Johannesburg Development Agency, JMPD, Johannesburg Water, Johannesburg Roads Agency, Metrobus and Pikitup – and the South African Police Service from National Government.
The warning also identified the target not just being an area but also ‘large groups’ – needless to say, if you absolutely have to be in Sandton and surrounds during this time, avoid large groups.
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