https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-17-killed-in-south-africa-shooting-police-hunt-for-eight-suspectsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-17-killed-in-south-africa-shooting-police-hunt-for-eight-suspectshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-17-killed-in-south-africa-shooting-police-hunt-for-eight-suspects#u91600Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:18:19 +0000Two mass shootings in South African townships have left at least 27 people dead. The shootings occurred in Wedela, southwest of Johannesburg, and Lwandle, near Cape Town. Police are hunting for eight suspects in connection with the Wedela shooting, which killed 17 people. The motives behind the shootings are not yet known.Why it mattersSouth Africa has struggled with violent crime for years, with some of the highest homicide rates in the world. Recent shooting incidents have shocked the country, and the government is under pressure to address the issue. The country has a history of gang violen