Update: alleged bomb threat at Ernst and Young, Sandton has been resolved

SANDTON – Due to the bomb threat, be advised that roads have been closed on Rivonia Road, between West Street and Fifth Street.

Bomb threat at Alexandra Forbes offices causes mass excavation. Photo: Lulu Nkuna, Twitter

Update, 25 March, 3:25pm

Ernst and Young have put an update on the bomb threat that caused a mass evacuation at their building in Sandton earlier today, they say the building is now accessible, the safety concern has been resolved.

The safety concern at our Johannesburg office, 102 Rivonia Road, Sandton, has been resolved. The building is now accessible. Thank you for your cooperation.

— EY Africa (@EY_Africa) March 25, 2019

Initial report, 25 March, 1.50pm

According to Elaine Jack, the Sandton Central Improvement District Manager, a bomb threat was called into Ernst and Young (EY) and the building has been evacuated.

Alexander Forbes, which is located next to EY, was also evacuated as a precautionary measure. Road closures are being experienced on Rivonia Road, between West Street and Fifth Street.

SECURITY THREAT FORCES BUILDING EVACUATIONS : ERNEST & YOUNG + ALEX FORBES. SANDTON. JHB. GP.

— REZA (@crimeairnetwork) March 25, 2019

Bomb threat at the Enrst and Young (EY) offices in Sandton, building evacuated.

— Tapiwa Munjoma (@TapiwaMunjoma) March 25, 2019

Jack added that the Johannesburg Metro Police Department is currently at the scene to help manage the situation and the South African Police Services bomb squad is en route.

https://twitter.com/ms_nkuna/status/1110131469073170438

More updates will be posted as they become available.