South Africa Mass Shootings

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1. 27 Sep

   In the first incident, 17 people were killed on Saturday night when suspects armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols opened fire at a tavern in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg.

   15 outlets · Times of India
2. 28 Sep

   Police said in a statement that four of those killed had so far been identified: two South Africans and two nationals of Lesotho.

   2 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 24 articles

• 28 Sep South Africa Rocked by 3 Mass Shootings: What to KnowSeparate mass shootings occurred in South African townships over the weekend, with one incident in Wedela killing 18 people and injuring more than a dozen others, while another in Lwandle resulted in ten fatalities. President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged stronger security measures to combat escalating violent crime linked to criminal gangs battling for control of territory or illegal activities such as drug trafficking…Time
• 28 Sep Death toll in South Africa bar shooting rises to 18, police sayThe death toll from a shooting at a bar in Wedela, a township west of Johannesburg, South Africa, has risen to 18 after another victim died in hospital on Monday. Eight gunmen armed with assault rifles attacked the tavern late Saturday night, killing 13 men and four women; two of the victims were nationals from Lesotho. The motive behind the attack remains unclear but is suspected to involve gang rivalry related to…Euronews
• 28 Sep South African tavern shooting death toll rises to 18 after one more victim diesThe death toll from a tavern shooting in Wedela township, about 50 miles west of Johannesburg, has increased to 18 after an additional victim died in hospital on Monday. The attack occurred late Saturday when suspects armed with AK-47 rifles targeted the tavern; four victims have been identified as two South Africans and two Lesotho nationals. Police are investigating whether the incident was linked to a turf war…The Straits Times
• 27 Sep Dozens killed in two mass shootings in South AfricaAt least 27 people were killed in two mass shootings in South Africa, with one attack occurring at a tavern near Johannesburg and another at a shop outside Cape Town. The incidents come days after an earlier shooting near Durban left 11 dead. Police are investigating the possibility that business rivalry may have been a motive behind these attacks.Al Jazeera
• 27 Sep Manhunt launched after 13 men and four women killed in South Africa: Eight gunmen armed with 'AK-47 rifles and pistols' open fire at barEight gunmen armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols killed seventeen people and wounded fifteen others at a bar west of Johannesburg on Saturday night. The victims included 13 men and four women, shot outside and inside the Wedela township bar. Five were killed instantly, while others died in hospital. The attackers also stole cell phones from patrons before setting fire to two vehicles as they fled. Deputy provincial…Daily Mail
• 27 Sep Separate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people deadOn two consecutive nights last weekend, mass shootings occurred in townships near Johannesburg and Cape Town, resulting in at least 27 deaths and numerous injuries. In the first incident, eight gunmen killed 17 people in a bar in Wedela township southwest of Johannesburg. A second attack around four hours later near Cape Town left 10 dead and 11 injured at a store in Lwandle township. These events follow another…Washington Examiner
• 27 Sep South Africa reels from spate of mass shootings that killed 38 people in a weekSouth Africa has experienced a series of mass shootings within a week that killed 38 people and injured several others across Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban. These incidents are part of an ongoing national crisis with high crime rates, particularly linked to gang violence and organized criminal activities. The shootings often involve illegal firearms and frequently target impoverished communities; for example…NPR
• 27 Sep South African police probe mining feud shooting, 27 dead as elections nearSouth African police are investigating two shootings that occurred within hours of each other, resulting in the deaths of 27 people near Johannesburg and Cape Town. In one incident in Wedela township, approximately 80 km from Johannesburg, suspects armed with AK-47 rifles killed 17 people and injured 15 others at a tavern on Saturday night. The motive for these shootings is unclear but may involve conflicts between…South China Morning Post
• 27 Sep At least 27 people dead after two separate mass shootings in South AfricaTwo separate mass shootings occurred near Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa on Saturday night and early Sunday morning, resulting in at least 27 deaths and multiple injuries. In Wedela township southwest of Johannesburg, eight suspects armed with AK-47s killed 17 people and injured 15 others; meanwhile, in Lwandle near Cape Town, a shooting at a store left ten dead and eleven wounded. Police are searching…CBC
• 27 Sep Gunmen kill 27 in 2 separate shootings in South AfricaOn Saturday and Sunday, gunmen killed at least 27 people across two mass shootings in South Africa: 17 died and 15 were injured in Johannesburg, while 10 died and 11 were wounded near Cape Town. In both incidents, attackers used assault rifles to target patrons in bars and entertainment venues before fleeing the scenes. Deputy provincial police commissioner Fred Kekana suggested the attacks might be retaliation for…Dawn

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