Police believed they had destroyed whatever infrastructure the right-wing Boeremag organisation had, government representative Joel Netshitenzhe said on Thursday.
Briefing reporters in Pretoria on Wednesday’s final Cabinet meeting of the year, he said the Boeremag featured briefly.
”The police are on the trail of those not yet arrested,” he said. ”They believe they have destroyed whatever infrastructure those criminals might have had.”
He urged the public to be vigilant in light of threats recently made by the Boeremag, but said there was no need for panic: ”Our security forces are on top of the situation.”
The Boeremag has claimed responsibility for a recent string of bombings in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
It has also been linked to a plot to topple the government, with 18 of its members to stand trial on treason and terrorism charges next year.
Last week, a statement purportedly issued by the organisation threatened more violent attacks over the festive season.
It hinted state buildings would be among its targets, and called on private businesses to remove themselves from such buildings.
”The Boeremag will accept no responsibility for damage to the property of compatriots in the vicinity of state facilities.”
It also warned it would not tolerate ”heathen temples” or trading on a Sunday.
Police last week conducted country-wide raids on 94 farms and other places of residence in connection with their investigation into the bombings and rightwing plot — arresting 12 people.
Among those apprehended was Gaye Derby-Lewis, wife of Clive Derby-Lewis who is serving a life sentence for the 1993 murder of SA Communist Party leader Chris Hani. – Sapa