The Minister of State Security and the police were alerted by responsible South Africans and the family of the disappearance of a 15 year old girl from Cape Town.
The information was operationalised by law enforcement agencies and airport security establishments, leading to the successful discovery of the little girl on a Johannesburg bound flight.
We are grateful to all operational security personnel involved. The family of the young girl has been spoken to and after being debriefed by officials the young girl has been released back into the care of her family.
An investigation is underway to determine further issues pertaining to recruitment and funding methods.
The advent of cyber technology provides numerous opportunities for development. Equally so, it also poses certain risks associated with cybercrime and cyber bullying amongst others. To this end we call upon members of the community and parents to exercise caution and be concerned about what other activities their children may be involved with.
The recruitment and radicalisation of particularly young people to take part in acts of terror is a growing global concern and local law enforcement agencies will continue to work hard in clamping these from materialising.
The Minister wishes to reassure South Africans that the country will not allow itself to be used as a recruitment platform. We wish to reiterate our resolve to ensure that South Africa remains safe and secure.
Enquiries:
Brian Fikani Dube
Cell: 082 418 3389
