The South African government has increased its security readiness after receiving intelligence about a possible plot to overthrow the current administration.
The warning, shared by the Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, during a recent budget vote presentation in Parliament, has triggered a response from the country’s security cluster.
This cluster includes all key safety and intelligence services, which are now actively monitoring the situation.
Preventative actions have already been taken to reduce the risk and maintain public safety. The minister explained that the threat is being taken seriously and that systems are in place to protect the country from instability.
Ntshavheni reassured Parliament and the public that national security remains intact, even though political tensions are currently running high.
She said the state is prepared and working to avoid any disruption that might threaten democratic processes or citizen safety.
This development comes as investigations continue into the source and scale of the potential coup threat.
While details remain limited due to security concerns, the government has asked the public to stay alert and to report any unusual or suspicious activity to the authorities.
Security forces across the country have been placed on standby. The focus now is on strengthening protective measures and ensuring the country remains secure.
The government has promised to keep the public informed as more information becomes available.
While concerns have grown over the current political climate, the government insists it has the situation under control.
The aim is to prevent any threat from gaining momentum and to safeguard both the administration and the people of South Africa.