At least 27 killed in 2 mass shootings in South Africa
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Summary
At least 27 people died in two mass shootings in South Africa’s two biggest cities. One attack happened at a bar near Johannesburg, and the other at a venue near Cape Town, with many people wounded in both incidents.Key Facts
- Eight gunmen attacked a bar west of Johannesburg, killing 17 people and wounding 15.
- The attackers fired both outside and inside the bar and set two vehicles on fire before leaving.
- In a separate shooting near Cape Town, 10 people were killed and 11 injured.
- No one has been caught for either shooting yet.
- South Africa has a high rate of gun violence, partly due to gangs and competition among informal businesses.
- The country records about 60 murders each day, one of the highest rates in the world.
- Soldiers have been deployed in violence hotspots to support police efforts.
- The government has used the military before to handle crises, like the Covid-19 lockdown and riots after the jailing of a former president.
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