Gunmen kill 27 in two mass shootings in South Africa
On the night of 26–27 September, armed men using AK-47s and pistols attacked a tavern in Carletonville and a gathering in Lwandle, killing 17 and 10 people respectively and wounding 15 and 11 others. Eight suspects are being sought after phone theft and two vehicles were set alight at the Carletonville scene. The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime says at least 196 people have died in mass shootings in 2026, and analysts link recent spikes to organised crime, illegal mining and extortion amid police resource and corruption challenges.
Two weekend mass shootings killed 27 people in South Africa
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Several large shootings have occurred earlier in 2026. Police are investigating links to organised crime and illegal mining. Investigations and arrests could follow.
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