South Africans react to horrific mosque attack in KZN
The story reads like an international terror story, but happened right here in South Africa.
Three men were attacked at a mosque in Verulam on Thursday afternoon.
One person has died and two others wounded during an attack on a mosque in Verulam, Kwa-Zulu Natal, on Thursday afternoon. The suspects also allegedly set the building alight before fleeing on foot.
Graphic footage of the aftermath has gone viral on social media. South Africans have expressed their concern and horror that such a heinous crime could happen - even more so on holy ground.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the victims of the #MosqueAttack in KZN https://t.co/H7eqsfA9Zy. pic.twitter.com/AgLluoLShF
— JacaBreakfast (@JacaBreakfast) May 11, 2018
#MosqueAttack who would do such a thing? What the hell? This is totally insane.
— Meganshead (@meganshead) May 10, 2018
This should not be happening - not in our country #MosqueAttack
— Mpho (@MphoAbrams) May 10, 2018
#MosqueAttack our laws give criminals the upper hand,eish this laws that were imported from somewhere?No one feel safe. All criminals have come to this haven
— mothibeli (@0760904655) May 10, 2018
I do not wanna watch the #MosqueAttack video❌
— NoChillInMzansi (@NoChillMzansi) May 10, 2018
Pray for South Africa
— ANNOYnted one (@Dickiels) May 10, 2018
Pray for South Africa
Pray for South Africa
Pray for South Africa
Pray for South Africa
Pray for South Africa
Pray for South Africa
Pray for South Africa
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Pray for South Africa#MosqueAttack #StopKillingWomen
Police have not confirmed that it was a terror attack.