Gunmen killed at least 27 people in two separate mass shootings at bars in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South African police have confirmed.
The first attack took place in a Johannesburg bar, while the second occurred in a Cape Town establishment. Both incidents were carried out by armed assailants who opened fire indiscriminately, resulting in a high death toll.
Police authorities said the shootings were part of a series of violent incidents that have raised concerns about public safety in the country’s major cities.
South Africa has long struggled with high levels of gun violence, and the recent killings add to the growing list of tragic events that have prompted calls for stronger security measures.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>