By: Natasha Archary

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says the bomb scare at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday, 31 May was a hoax.
ACSA apologised to travelers for the inconvenience caused after the airport had to be evacuated at the domestic arrivals terminal.
This after ACSA received an anonymous caller claiming there was a bomb threat at the domestic arrivals hall at approximately 17h00 on Wednesday.
“Upon learning of the potential security risk, we immediately initiated the evacuation of all passengers and staff from the area that was potentially at risk.
After a thorough investigation by the South African Police Service (SAPS), it emerged that there was no reason for concern, normal service resumed, and the domestic arrivals hall was declared safe at 19h25.”
Due to the temporary disruption, 8 domestic flights were affected, and the matter will be investigated by SAPS to establish the origin and motive of the individuals behind the incident.
ACSA says it’s primary concern will always be the security of passengers and staff, and it was imperative that action was taken immediately to ensure safety.
The airports company assures all passengers that its security personnel will remain on high alert and all necessary precautions will be taken to ensure the continued safety of passengers.
Bomb scare at O R Tambo International Airport a hoax The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) would like to apologize for the inconvenience caused during the evacuation of passengers from the domestic arrivals terminal on the evening of the 31st of May 2023.
— Airports Company SA (@Airports_ZA) May 31, 2023
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