The terrorist security scare has made its way to South Africa, after the United States received information that South Africa-based Americans could be targeted.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the US Diplomatic Mission in Pretoria said:

The US Diplomatic Mission to South Africa has received information that extremists may be targeting US interests in South Africa, to possibly include US Government facilities and other facilities identifiable with US business interests. There is no additional information as to timing or potential targeting.

The mission went further to advise US citizens to review personal security plans, remain aware of surroundings, including local events, monitor local news stations for updates and follow instructions from local authorities.

Although the embassy spokesperson Cindy Harvey declined to elaborate on the threat, she said they had received “specific, credible, non-counterable threat information”. She added that the State Department had “no higher priority than the protection of US citizens overseas”.

Security Messages do not reflect the nature of our bilateral relations with a country. They are part of our commitment to protect US citizens travelling and residing abroad.

The US government, as it does in any investigation into terrorist threats against American interests around the world, will cooperate with South African authorities.

[source: enca]