Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has joined world leaders in condemning the bombings in the Turkish capital of Ankara.
The President has extended condolences to the families of the victims.
About 97 people were killed on Saturday and up to 246 wounded in a pair of explosions, which targeted a peace rally at the central railway station in the city, marking the country's worst ever terrorist attack on civilians.
The rally was aimed at protesting conflict between the state and Kurdish militants in southeast Turkey.
President Zuma said South Africa shares in the grief of the Turkish people following the substantial loss of life. He wished 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 Turkey as it mourns the death of its citizens,” said President Zuma on Tuesday. - SAnews.gov.za
