Government condemns Manchester attack
The South African government has condemned the attack at the Manchester Arena in the United Kingdom which killed at least 22 people and injured 59.
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UK authorities are treating the incident as a terrorist attack, although no one has claimed responsibility.
According to police, a lone attacker had set off an "improvised explosive device" and died in the process.
Police confirmed that children are among the victims, but could not give a precise breakdown of ages.
Spokesperson for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation Clayson Monyela says government strongly condemns the attack.
"On behalf of the government and the people of South Africa, H. E. President Jacob Zuma extends his heartfelt condolences to the Government and the people of the United Kingdom, in particular the families and loved ones of the deceased and wish the injured speedy recoveries," says Monyela.
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Monyela says the department is in contact with the South African High Commission in London, to try and establish if any South Africans were caught up in the attack.
"Acts of violence and extremism have no place in society and constitute a threat to peace, security and development."