South African police said on Monday they discovered weapons and explosives including a suicide bomb vest stashed in the basement of a Johannesburg building. Police spokesman Mavela Masondo said they were called after workers renovating the building found a "suspicious bag". "Our bomb disposal unit found 60 bombs and seven assault rifles including AK-47s in the bag," Masondo added. In a sweep of the area, police discovered more weapons in the basement of the building, including a suicide bomb vest and pistols, Masondo said. No arrests have been made. Earlier in March State Security Minister David Mahlobo said unnamed foreign intelligence agencies were working with "negative domestic forces" to undermine the state and achieve regime change. Reuters
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