South Africa notes security alert

8 June 2016

The Presidency has noted the security alert that the United States government has issued to its citizens in South Africa through its local embassy.

The Security Cluster is scheduled to meet today to discuss the matter further, with a view to ensuring the continued safety of all in the country.

In addition, the South African government will continue to discuss the matter with the United States government as part of on-going cooperation on security issues between the two countries.

South Africa and the United States continue to enjoy strong and cordial relations in various areas of cooperation including political, economic, social and security matters.

Issued by Bongani Ngqulunga on behalf of the Presidency, 8 June 2016