How many people were killed in the Johannesburg shooting?
JOHANNESBURG: At least 27 people were killed and 26 others injured in two separate shootings in South Africa, police said Sunday, as authorities launched investigations to identify and arrest those responsible.
In the first incident, eight gunmen armed with assault rifles opened fire at a bar west of Johannesburg, killing 17 people and injuring 15 others.
Police said the attackers allegedly searched some patrons and took their mobile phones before fleeing in two unidentified vehicles. The victims included 13 men and four women.
What happened in the second shooting?
In a separate incident early Sunday, gunmen opened fire at an entertainment venue in a township outside Cape Town, killing 10 people and injuring 11 others.
Police said the motives for the shootings remained unclear and specialised units had been deployed to trace and apprehend the suspects.
South Africa has a high rate of violent crime, with illegal firearms frequently linked to shootings, gang violence and disputes involving informal businesses.