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Police were on full alert after the US embassy issued a warning that Sandton was a target for a terror attack. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

The US Embassy’s Sandton terror alert failed to meet the basic parameters of security threat assessment

While the US has every right to protect citizens and its embassies, it should do so with the cooperation of the host country

  • Siphumelele Duma
4 min read
Some introspection from Bafana Bafana before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations.
AL SHABAB

Terror threat puts African leaders on back foot

Beyond signing pledges to co-operate in fighting Islamic extremists like Boko Haram and al-Shabab, no real strategy is in place.

  • Liesl Louw-Vaudran
5 min read
No World Cup terror threat
AL QAEDA

No World Cup terror threat, says Fifa

No terror threats against the World Cup have been uncovered by any intelligence agency working with Fifa, despite claims of an al-Qaeda plot in Iraq.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Interpol gives the nod to Cup security
POLICING

Interpol gives the nod to Cup security

Interpol on Wednesday said South Africa’s Soccer World Cup security planning surpassed its expectations, with no terrorism threats identified.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Authorities prepared for Cup terror threat
AL QAEDA

Authorities prepared for Cup terror threat

As if South Africa’s high crime rate and the threat of hooligans weren’t enough, World Cup planners are also bracing for a possible terror attack.

  • Donna Bryson
4 min read