The South African Government condemns the cowardly attack which took place on 5 June 2016 in the city of Aktobe in Western Kazakhstan, which claimed the lives of 6 people.

The South African Government sends it deepest condolences to the families of the victims, the people and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The South African Government furthermore reiterates its condemnation of all forms and manner of terrorism. South Africa believes that terrorism, in any form and from whichever quarter, cannot be condoned.

Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of South Africa