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US govt issues alert for a possible terror attack in Sandton

A general view of Sandton city buildings and hotels is seen on May 18, 2010 at Sandton City in Johannesburg, South Africa. Sandton city is the main commercial and shopping hub of Johannesburg. 

JOHANNESBURG - The US Government has issued an alert for a possible terror attack in Sandton, Johannesburg this weekend. 

In a statement this afternoon, the US Embassy says it received information that terrorists may be planning to attack and target large gatherings of people.

The US embassy is advising staff to avoid crowds of people and public gatherings in the area this weekend.

No other information is available at this stage.

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