The South African government has responded to the warning that US Embassy issued about a terrorist attack directed at a large gathering in Sandton this coming week. The tweet, which saw many panic, read, "The US government has received information that terrorists may be planning to conduct an attack targeting large gatherings of people at an unspecified location in the greater area of Sandton in Johannesburg, South Africa on the 29th and 30th of October 2022. There is no further information regarding the timing, method or target of the potential attack. The US Embassy has advised staff to avoid crowds of people and other large public gatherings in the greater area of Sandton."
LAW ENFORCE MONITORS ANY THREATS
South Africans tapped in to give their observations on the matter and found it suspicious that the US government is suddenly concerned about the business of this country.But the office of the Presidency issued statement and said, "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. 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 biggest event set to take place in Sandton this weekend, is the Joburg Pride. The organisers said they don't know how this will affect the event and will issue a statement later.
NO OBLIGATION TO ABIDE TO SACTIONS
These claims come after South Africa refused to seize a sanctioned Russian super yacht that was to dock in Cape Town and owned by the third richest man in that country. Ramaphosa's spokesman had said they saw no reason to comply with western sanctions." South Africa has no legal obligation to abide by sanctions imposed by the U.S and EU," he said.
