No South Africans affected by Moscow concert mass shooting, says DIRCO

CAPE TOWN - The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said no South Africans appeared to have been affected by Friday night's shooting attack in Moscow.

A group of armed gunmen stormed a music concert venue and opened fire, with local media reporting at least 60 people were killed and around 145 injured.

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Islamic State militants since claimed responsibility for the attack.

DIRCO spokesperson Clayson Monyela said all South African embassy staff in Moscow were accounted for.

"We’ve also made contact with all South African students that we know of who are based in Moscow and they are all safe. The South African government condemns this and all other acts of terror.

"We believe that terrorism in any shape or form, and for whatever reason, does not belong in our society and should be condemned by all."