Eight gunmen with AK-47 rifles and pistols opened fire at patrons at a bar in the first of two separate mass shootings in South African townships in the space of a few hours that left at least 27 people dead, police said
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Separate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people dead
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27.09.2026
Two mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 27 dead
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Gunmen kill at least 27 people in separate mass shootings in South Africa
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Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead
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27.09.2026
At least 27 dead after two mass shootings in South Africa, police say
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27.09.2026
At least 27 killed in 2 mass shootings in South Africa
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