The use of chemical weapons in Syria is concerning, the international relations department said on Thursday.

"The use of these weapons in Syria... is wholly unacceptable by any standard," spokesman Clayson Monyela said in a statement.

"No cause could ever justify the use of weapons of mass destruction."

He said the United Nations weapons inspectors should be allowed the time to complete their investigation and...read more here: Use of chemical weapons in Syria is concerning: SA