The South African government on Wednesday assured citizens that the country was not facing any looming terrorist threats one day after the US government issued a terrorism alert for South Africa.

The South African government on Wednesday assured citizens that the country was not facing any looming terrorist threats one day after the US government issued a terrorism alert for South Africa.

“We have come to the conclusion that there is no immediate threat that can befall anyone within the republic of South Africa,” State Security Minister David Mahlobo said in televised comments on Wednesday.

The minister urged the public to be calm, saying there was no need to panic, that the country was stable, and that no radical groups were targeting South Africa.

On Tuesday, the US embassy in Pretoria issued a security alert warning American nationals of potential terrorist attacks on US interests in South Africa.

“The US diplomatic mission to South Africa has received information that extremists may be targeting US interests in South Africa, to possibly include US government facilities and other facilities identifiable with US business interests,” the embassy asserted.

It did not, however, provide any details regarding when or where attacks might take place.

The statement went on to urge U.S. citizens in the country to review their personal security arrangements and show caution.

“Be vigilant and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security,” the statement advised.

The South African government, for its part, said it would continue to monitor the situation and share information with its U.S. counterparts.