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Separate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people dead

September 27, 2026 admin

Two separate mass shootings near South Africa’s two biggest cities killed at least 27 people, police said Sunday (September 27, 2026). The South African Police Service said 17 people were killed Saturday (September 26, 2026) night when eight suspects armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols opened fire at a bar in Wedela township, southwest of…

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Separate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people dead

September 27, 2026 admin

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South Africa house party shooting leaves 11 dead, 3 wounded, police say

September 23, 2026 admin

Three assailants shot at least 11 people to death in a mass shooting at a house party in South Africa, police said on Wednesday (September 23, 2026). One of the victims was a woman who was believed to be pregnant, police said in a statement. Three other people were wounded. The shooting happened Tuesday (September…

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South Africa shooting: Nine killed, 10 injured as 12 unknown suspects open fire, says police

June 12, 2026 admin

Residents wathch as South African Police Service (SAPS) officers gather at the scene of an attack at a tavern in Bekkersdal on December 21, 2025. | Photo Credit: AFP Nine people were killed when unknown gunmen opened fire at a bar outside Johannesburg early on Sunday (December 21, 2025), police said, in the second such…

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