US Embassy raises alarm of 'possible terrorist attack' in Sandton

[Fulcrum29]

'We deeply appreciate the efforts': US praises SA after Sandton terror alerts | News24

The United States on Friday voiced appreciation over security efforts in Nigeria and South Africa, whose governments have voiced unease after Washington publicly warned of terror threats.

www.news24.com

'We deeply appreciate the efforts': US praises SA after Sandton terror alert​

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the US embassy did not coordinate with his government before issuing the warning, which he said was "unfortunate" and had caused "panic" in the country.

State Department spokesperson Ned Price, asked about the criticism, said the United States valued its "close relationship with our South African partners."

"We deeply appreciate efforts that they make to protect their interests and in turn our interests," Price said, as South Africa's police minister promised that several weekend events would be 'properly protected'."

Good job.

 

[Howdy]

Has it happened yet?

Yes. The Afriforum surrounded them all, got them all to sign up and they're all paying members now.

Even KSM93 signed up.

 

[Herr der Verboten]

are we there yet?
battle of sandton?

 

[marhsava]

Is it safe to say that the US is not always right?

Like where did they get the Intel from, some crystal ball ??

 

[wingnut771]

Is it safe to say that the US is not always right?

Like where did they get the Intel from, some crystal ball ??

Nothing like a bit of fake news to make our police do some work for a change.

 

[wingnut771]

Is it safe to say that the US is not always right?

Like where did they get the Intel from, some crystal ball ??

Seems to be working. I mean, I hear there are helicopters and everything.

 

[wbot]

Still waiting. Weekend almost over.

 

[Cosmik Debris]

Is it safe to say that the US is not always right?

Like where did they get the Intel from, some crystal ball ??

The US is one of the top intel agencies in the world among the Israelis, British and Germans and those all co-operate. They're never going to tell you the source of their information. When they talk, it's wise to listen.

 

[Cosmik Debris]

Still waiting. Weekend almost over.

Not gonna happen with everybody waiting for the terrs.

 

[mojoman]

Not gonna happen with everybody waiting for the terrs.

It was prevented by our fearless comrade Bheki...

 

[The_Mowgs]

It was prevented by our fearless comrade Bheki...

Viva anc! Amandla!!!!!!

 

[rh1]

Read this article:

Thousands attend South Africa Pride march despite terror warning

US embassy identified Sandton district as potential target, but event went ahead after South African authorities insisted it was safe

www.theguardian.com

Got to this part:

“We are always fighting for visibility and we are always in danger, so me hearing of the terrorist attack [warning], it didn’t even bother me,” said Anold Mulaisho, an LGBTQ activist, told AFP. “Either way, if I die my family already rejected me anyway, so no one is gonna get to miss me.”

That is just sad in this day and age.

 

[mojoman]

Viva anc! Amandla!!!!!!

Awethu...

 

[Thor]

So did the US do the right thing?

 

[wingnut771]

Read this article:

Thousands attend South Africa Pride march despite terror warning

US embassy identified Sandton district as potential target, but event went ahead after South African authorities insisted it was safe

www.theguardian.com

Got to this part:


That is just sad in this day and age.

Sad, but it is a carbon copy of every gay or straight south african living in this country.

We are so decentised to the crime levels in this country that a bit of ISIS action will just be a little bit of entertainment for us.

Isis will have to try very hard in SA. No other country in the world is like SA.

 

[Cosmik Debris]

So did the US do the right thing?

Yes. There was no attack after the South Africans were woken up.

 

[Gyre]

Yes. There was no attack after the South Africans were woken up.

Where is the proof that there was ever going to be an attack?

 

[Pak Fa Fui]

The US can barely keep their own house in order, why should we believe them
This is about the Russian yacht and the abstaining from the Russian vote

 

[Cosmik Debris]

Where is the proof that there was ever going to be an attack?

Do you think Intelligence agencies reveal their sources to the public? Rather a naive post from you.

 

[Cosmik Debris]

The US can barely keep their own house in order, why should we believe them
This is about the Russian yacht and the abstaining from the Russian vote

Is the Russian yacht in SA?

And why would they warn a country because they abstained instead of embarrassing the country by letting the attack go ahead? Put on your thinking cap and take off the tinfoil hat.