At Least 27 Killed in Two Mass Shootings in South Africa

At Least 27 Killed in Two Mass Shootings in South Africa

Two separate mass shootings in South African townships near Johannesburg and Cape Town killed at least 27 people, with eight gunmen armed with AK-47s and pistols opening fire at a bar in Wedela township. The attacks come amid South Africa's ongoing struggle with persistent gun violence often linked to gang rivalries.

Hot on The week ending September 27, 2026 · #18 story of that period · 20 articles from 18 sources