Operators should be aware of a series of terrorist alerts issued by the US, UK and Australian governments over the last 2 days. A statement issued by the US Government issued June 4th reads: 'The US government has received information that terrorist groups are planning to carry out near-term attacks against places where US citizens congregate in South Africa, such as upscale shopping areas and malls in Johannesburg and Cape Town'. The UK FCO has a level of alert "high" with a similar message: "There is a high threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners such as shopping areas in Johannesburg and Cape Town." The Australian advisory reads: "Be particularly vigilant in areas frequented by foreigners at this time. The level of this advice has not changed. We continue to advise Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in South Africa," Following several calls of concern from members in South Africa, Atta is only able to share these statements and has no further information at this time. |
