The departments said they noted the step taken on 1 March by the US Department of Treasury to designate individuals in South Africa suspected to be associated with ISIS-related entities.
It earlier said:"The South African-based ISIS members designated pursuant to an executive order have provided support for the transfers or served as leaders of ISIS cells in South Africa." The finance and justice departments said they remained committed to fighting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations."The relevant South African authorities investigating this matter have been engaging with relevant US authorities on the OFAC designation.
"We assure all residents of South Africa that the government is committed to ensuring the safety of all," they added.OFAC revealed Farhad Hoomer, 46, Abdella Hussein Abadigga, 48, Siraaj Miller, 45 and Peter Charles Mbaga, 46, were alleged financial facilitators of ISIS.He told News24 he had not been convicted of any offence, and the US had no right to sanction him.
He was allegedly in contact with ISIS members in the Democratic Republic of Congo and supporters throughout South Africa.
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