SA Government acknowledges Sandton terrorist threat

The U.S. 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 Sandton area of Johannesburg, South Africa, on 29 October 2022.
There is no further information regarding the timing, method, or target of the potential attack.

The U.S. Embassy has advised staff to avoid crowds of people and other large public gatherings in the greater Sandton area of Johannesburg during the weekend of 29-30 October 2022.

The South African government said it “noted” the warning of a threat issued by the US Embassy about possible terror attacks targeting large gatherings at an unspecified location in Sandton.

“It is the responsibility of the South African security forces to ensure that all people within our country feel safe. We are working hard at keeping our nation and her people safe,” it said.

“We continue to monitor for threats to our citizens, nation, and sovereignty. Threats are assessed continuously and are acted upon to ensure the safety of all.”

The government said it would urgently inform South Africans of immediate threats, should the need arise.