South Africa police are hunting 8 suspects after 27 people were killed in two mass shootings across the country. The incidents in Gauteng and the Western Cape provinces involved gunmen armed with assault rifles, with 17 victims in one case and 10 in another.
The first shooting occurred at a bar in Wedela township, west of Johannesburg, where 17 people were killed and 15 wounded. Suspects allegedly searched patrons and took their phones before fleeing in two vehicles. A second shooting in Lwandle township killed 10 people and wounded 11, with no arrests made despite a multi-disciplinary investigation.
South Africa faces a severe violent crime crisis, with the country grappling with high murder rates and a recent deployment of troops to combat organized crime. The incidents highlight ongoing challenges in addressing violence, including recent allegations of corruption within the police force.