Pretoria - Cabinet has joined the international community in condemning the Boston bombings, which killed three people and injured 170 others.
Two South Africans were among the 170 injured. They were treated for minor injuries and released.
A total of 28 South African runners participated in the Boston Marathon, which ended in chaos after two explosions ripped through crowd-control barricades, knocking down several people and throwing onlookers as well as the approaching runners into blind panic.
Following its regular meeting, Cabinet strongly condemned the incident, which it labelled an “act of terror”.
“Such acts have no place in our world community and must be rooted out,” read a statement issued by Government Communications (GCIS) after the Cabinet meeting.
The national executive extended condolences and sympathy to the victims of the blast and their families.
FBI special agent Richard DesLauriers on Thursday released the photos and video of two suspects in Monday's deadly bombings, asking for the public's help to identify them.
Speaking at a news conference in Boston, DesLauriers said it was the "highest priority" for investigators to identify and locate those suspects who might be responsible for the Boston bombings.
US President Barack Obama also spoke at a memorial service to honour the victims of the bombings.
"We will find you. We will hold you accountable," said Obama, vowing to bring those behind the bombings to justice.
Authorities have approached the Boston bombings as an "act of terror", but the motives and perpetrators remain unknown.
A strong police presence is still seen on nearly every street corner in the city. - SAnews.gov.za-Xinhua
