US Embassy warns of potential terrorist attack in Sandton

A security alert was issued to the US citizens based in South Africa, where the embassy says the attack is expected to take place during the weekend of 29-30 October 2022.

"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,” said the notice.

There is no further information regarding the timing, method, or target of the potential attack.

The embassy has since advised its staff to avoid crowds of people and large gatherings in that area on Saturday and Sunday.

The LGBTQIA+ community are expected to gather in Sandton on Saturday in celebration of the 33rd Pride Parade.

The event celebrates advocacy, activism, and change to "drive equality globally and liberate every LGBTQ+ person across Africa to live their most authentic lives".

South African law enforcement authorities are yet to comment on the alert.

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