Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has sent condolences to the families of eight South Africans killed in a suicide bomb attack in Kabul, Afghanistan.
“I am deeply saddened by the deaths of the South Africans, as well as the other lives that were lost during this tragic incident,” Zuma said in a statement.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased.”
International relations spokesman Nelson Kgwete said his department had received the names of the victims, and made contact with their next-of-kin.
“They worked for a private aviation company operating in the country.”
The Inkatha Freedom Party said it was saddened by the news.
“The IFP condemns the suicide attack...” Ben Skosana said in a statement.
The IFP believed suicide missions were not the answer to political problems. - Sapa