Government of the Republic of South Africa has noted the news of the passing on of Mr Osama bin Laden as announced during the early hours of today, Monday 2 May 2011," read a brief statement issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
Secretary General of the South African Muslim Theologian Council Moulana Ebrahim Bham says Bin Laden’s burial at sea is in conflict with Islamic beliefs.
“We believe that all bodies should be buried,” he said.
Kenya, which suffered a deadly bombing in Nairobi 13 years ago, said Bin Laden’s death is an "act of justice” and New Zealand says the world is now a safer place.
In 2002 former South African president Nelson Mandela launched a memorable and blistering attack on US foreign policy about the then planned invasion of Iraq. In addition, the ANC has often expressed its solidarity with Palestine in its conflict with Israel.
Tim Hughes, who is a senior analyst for the SA Institute for International Affairs, has highlighted the fact that Al Qaeda still has a support base in South Africa.
“South Africa has never really been involved in matters relating to Al Qaeda, there are cells in South Africa that are supportive of Al Qaeda,” said Hughes.
Hughes also warned that increased terrorism activity can be expected in the following two months.
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