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At least 27 people killed in 2 mass shootings in South Africa's Johannesburg, Capetown
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- At least 27 people were killed in two mass shootings in South Africa's main cities: 17 in a bar west of Johannesburg and 10 at an entertainment venue near Cape Town.
- In the Johannesburg shooting, eight gunmen armed with assault rifles attacked customers both outside and inside the bar, killing 13 males and four females; the suspects also set two vehicles on fire before fleeing.
- The motive for both shootings remains unknown, and no arrests have been made so far.
- South Africa faces persistent gun violence linked to gang rivalries and informal business competition, with about 60 murders recorded daily, among the highest rates globally.
- The government has deployed soldiers multiple times in recent years to support police efforts in controlling crime and unrest, including during Covid-19 lockdowns, riots in 2021, and truck burnings in 2023.
