The group Al-Shabaab which is a Al-Qaeda linked to Somalia, they have been in control most of the Southern part of Somalia. Now South Africa's Intelligence agency has learned that they have a base in the Cape Flats in South Africa. Even thought the threat is very real it is said the Muslim extremist would not attack in South Africa because it is used as a logistical hub.
All this came out after the threats made to the American Embassy in September last year. SASS has learned that it came from inside our borders. With all the political turmoil after Mbeki left the presidency last year and Zuma has taken over, South Africa's intelligence agency was in the dark about the very real threat of terrorist.
Official maintain though that crime is still the main concern to the Soccer World Cup and not terrorism. But they are stepping up in their investigations after the brutal attack on Togolese soccer team in Angola that left three people dead and eight injured. A rebel group in Angola has said they where responsible for the attack.
The main threat still lies in crime. In a country riddled with crime and criminals aiming on cashing in on foreigners visiting our country, people needing to be educated in the do's and dont's here are still priority.
Source:english.people.com.cn/
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