DIRCO monitoring developments in Mali
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says they are continuing to monitor developments in Mali, following a terrorist attack in the capital Bamako.
27 people were killed in a hostage siege at the Radisson Blu hotel on Friday. As many as 170 guests and staff were taken hostage before special forces stormed the luxury hotel to free them.
DIRCO Spokesperson Clayson Monyela says so far they have not been made aware of any South African who has been affected by the attack.
"We do however wish to make a call to any South Africans living or working in Mali that they need to take all the necessary precautionary measures", he said.
"But more importantly maintain regular contact with our mission so that we share information with them", Monyela said.
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