Crime & Safetyscore 325·4 metrosupdated 2h ago

South Africa Faces Shock After Two Mass Shootings Leave 27 Dead

Two mass shootings in South Africa resulted in at least 27 fatalities and numerous injuries, prompting a police manhunt for the gunmen. The incidents highlight the ongoing issue of gun violence in the country, which has one of the highest homicide rates in the world.

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