Mass Shooting in South African Tavern

Gunmen attacked a tavern in Bekkersdal township near Johannesburg, South Africa, killing nine people and injuring 10 others. The attackers, estimated to be around 12 in number, arrived in two cars and opened fire on patrons before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred at approximately 01:00 local time on Sunday. The tavern was licensed, and the police are currently conducting a manhunt for the perpetrators. This incident is part of a larger context of high murder rates in South Africa, which has one of the highest rates globally according to UN figures.

A gunman killed at least 10 people and wounded 10 others in a shooting at a township outside Johannesburg, South Africa. The motive for the attack is unclear, but police stated that some victims were randomly shot in the streets by unknown gunmen. This incident is the second mass shooting in South Africa this month, following a previous attack on December 6 that killed a dozen people, including a three-year-old child. The shooting occurred near a tavern or informal bar in Bekkersdal, an impoverished area near major gold mines. South Africa has a high crime rate and one of the highest murder rates in the world.

A shooting at a tavern in Bekkersdal, South Africa, near Johannesburg, resulted in the deaths of at least nine people and injured 10 others during the early hours of Sunday. The South African Police Service is searching for around a dozen suspects who opened fire on patrons before fleeing. The motive behind the attack remains unclear. This incident is part of a larger issue of gun violence in South Africa, which has one of the world's highest murder rates. The country saw murder hit a 20-year high last year, with someone being killed roughly every 20 minutes according to 2024 quarterly police crime statistics.