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At least 27 people dead in separate mass shootings in South Africa townships

Eight gunmen opened fire in two mass shootings in South Africa, leading to at least 27 fatalities. The first incident occurred on Saturday night in Wedela township near Johannesburg. The second shooting took place on Sunday morning in Lwandle township near Cape Town. No arrests have been made in connection to these attacks, which are part of rising violent crime in the country.

27 Sep 2026 1:53 pm