South Africa Mass Shootings: Gunmen Kill 27, Injure 26 Near Johannesburg, Cape Town; Horrifying Video Surfaces

In South Africa, at least 27 people were killed and 26 others injured in two separate mass shootings that occurred near Johannesburg and Cape Town over the weekend. Police have launched manhunts for the gunmen, but no arrests have been made as of the latest updates.

The first attack took place at a tavern in Wedela township, located southwest of Johannesburg, around 9:30 pm on Saturday, September 26. Gunmen armed with AK-47s and pistols opened fire on patrons both outside and inside the bar before entering the establishment and continuing to shoot. Eight suspects allegedly targeted 17 people - 13 men and four women - killing them and wounding 15 others.

The attackers also reportedly robbed patrons of their mobile phones and set two vehicles on fire before fleeing the scene in two vehicles. Police have not yet determined the motive behind the shooting and are actively searching for the suspects.

Hours later, another mass shooting occurred in Lwandle township, near Cape Town, in the Western Cape. At around 1 am on Sunday, gunmen opened fire at a store, killing 10 people and wounding 11 others. Police are seeking multiple suspects in the Lwandle shooting, but their exact number remains unknown. The motive behind this incident is also unclear, and authorities are conducting searches for the attackers. No arrests have been made in either of the shootings as of the latest updates.