Spain sent 56 rescuers and four search dogs to Morocco on Sunday after receiving a formal request for help.
President Cyril Ramaphosa was among world leaders who offered their condolences and support to victims of the quake.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people and the Government of Morocco as they are experiencing devastation brought on by an earthquake. “We send our deepest condolences to all those who have lost their loved ones and wish the injured a speedy recovery. South Africa stands with you in your time of need”.One of the survivors of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake told“I’ve lost everything … I can’t do anything right now, I just want to get away from the world and mourn,” he said.“It’s a terrible tragedy. We’re completely staggered by what has happened. My family was spared, but the whole village is mourning its children.
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