South Africa on Friday condemned the “cowardly terrorist attacks” which claims the lives of more than 80 people in Nice during Bastille Day celebrations.The attack came a day after President Jacob Zuma returned home on Wednesday from a state visit to France that had “further deepened relations between the two countries”.Zuma said on Friday: "South Africa shares in the grief of the French people and wishes the injured survivors a speedy recovery. Terrorism in any form and from whichever quarter cannot be condoned."South Africa stands firmly with the international community in condemning all forms of terrorism and stands in solidarity with the government of the Republic of France as they mourn the death of their citizens."He extended‚ “on behalf of the government and the people of South Africa… heartfelt condolences to President Francois Hollande‚ the government and the people of France‚ in particular the families of the deceased and injured”.The Department of International Relations ...
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