Pretoria - The Security Cluster has met to discuss the terror alert issued by the US Embassy on Saturday to its citizens in South Africa.
The meeting was held on Wednesday with a view to ensure the continued safety of all in the country, the Presidency said.
On Saturday, the United States issued an alert to say that it had received information that terrorists were planning attacks on shopping malls in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Britain and Australia have since upgraded their travel advisories.
On Wednesday, the Presidency said 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,” the Presidency said. – SAnews.gov.za
