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Two Shootings in South Africa Leave 27 Dead

Two separate shootings killed 27 people overnight in South Africa, with 17 victims near Johannesburg and 10 near Cape Town, connected to local disputes.


Thomas Rivière
Thomas Rivière
September 27, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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The night of September 26 to 27 was deadly in South Africa, with 27 people killed in two separate shootings, reports France 24.

According to police, 17 people were shot dead at an establishment near Johannesburg by suspects armed with assault rifles. Additionally, 10 others were killed near Cape Town during an attack at a venue selling grilled meat.

No arrests have been made yet as law enforcement continues their investigations. Initial inquiries suggest that the shooting near Johannesburg may be linked to a territorial war between illegal miners, while the one near Cape Town appears related to a commercial rivalry.

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