Nine people killed in South Africa tavern shooting

South African police are conducting a manhunt following a mass shooting at a tavern in Bekkersdal township near Johannesburg, resulting in at least nine deaths and 10 injuries. The armed assailants, reportedly 12 individuals in two vehicles, opened fire on patrons before fleeing the scene. The motive remains unclear, with authorities coordinating a response involving various crime management units. This incident adds to a recent surge in shootings in South Africa, often linked to criminal activities and business rivalries.

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