At least 27 people killed in 2 mass shootings in South Africa's Johannesburg, Capetown — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-27-people-killed-in-2-mass-shootings-in-south-africa-s-johannesburg-capetownContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. At least 27 killed in two mass shootings in South Africahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-27-people-killed-in-2-mass-shootings-in-south-africa-s-johannesburg-capetownhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/at-least-27-people-killed-in-2-mass-shootings-in-south-africa-s-johannesburg-capetown#u95719Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:37:16 +0000Two mass shootings occurred in South Africa, one near Johannesburg and the other near Cape Town, resulting in at least 27 deaths. The incidents happened in separate locations, with 17 people killed in a tavern shooting in Wedela, southwest of Johannesburg, and 10 killed at a barbecue venue in Lwandle, near Cape Town. The motives behind the attacks are not yet clear, but police have launched a manhunt for suspects.Why it mattersSouth Africa has been grappling with persistent gun violence, often linked to gang rivalries and turf wars. The country has seen a recent spike in mass shootings, with a