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27 killed in two separate mass shootings in South African townships
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Summary
Two mass shootings hours apart near South Africa's two biggest cities killed at least 27 people, authorities said Saturday. Police launched a manhunt for suspects; one attack, a tavern shooting, killed 17 people. The violence comes as South Africa continues to grapple with gun violence often linked to gang rivalries and organized crime.
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- South Africa police launch manhunt after 17 killed in tavern shootingCNN · Sep 27, 3:18 AM
- At least 27 killed in 2 mass shootings in South AfricaCBS News · Sep 27, 4:00 AM
- Separate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people deadABC News · Sep 27, 5:18 AM
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- Separate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people deadAssociated Press · Sep 27, 4:10 AM
- Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 deadBBC News · Sep 27, 6:00 AM
- South Africa police hunt suspects after 27 killed in two separate shootingsReuters via New York Post · Sep 27, 2:47 AM