Two shootings leave at least 27 dead

At least 27 people were killed in two mass shootings in South Africa on 27 September. Gunmen attacked a tavern near Johannesburg and a shop outside Cape Town, according to initial reports.

Police are investigating whether a business rivalry may have been behind the attacks. The shootings came days after 11 people were killed in a separate incident near Durban, adding to concern over gun violence in the country.

Investigators had not announced a confirmed motive or further details about those responsible in the available report.