South African police probe mining feud shooting, 27 dead as elections near

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-27 · 12:07 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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South African police are investigating two separate shootings that resulted in 27 deaths within hours of each other. In Wedela township, near Johannesburg, 17 people were killed and 15 injured at a tavern by suspects armed with AK-47 rifles. Initial investigations suggest one shooting may be related to a turf war between illegal miners, while the other could stem from a business rivalry. These incidents highlight the persistent issue of gun violence in South Africa, despite government efforts to reduce its high per capita murder rate. Authorities are actively searching for the perpetrators of both attacks.

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In Wedela township, 17 people were killed and 15 injured at a tavern when suspects opened fire.

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South African police are investigating two separate shootings that killed 27 people.

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Violent crime remains rife in South Africa, despite government efforts to curb high murder rates.

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Initial investigations suggest one shooting could be a turf war between illegal miners.

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South African Police on Sunday were hunting the perpetrators of two separate shootings that killed 27 people within hours of each other, in stark reminders of the country’s problem with gun violence.Officials were still establishing the motives for the shootings near Johannesburg and Cape Town, but initial investigations suggested one could be a turf war between illegal miners and the other a business rivalry.violent crime remains rife in South Africa, despite government efforts to curb one of the highest per capita murder rates in the world.In Wedela township, about 80 km (50 miles) from Johannesburg, 17 people were killed and 15 injured at a tavern when suspects armed with AK-47 rifles opened fire at around 9:30pm on Saturday, according to police.

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