In South Africa, unknown shot 27 people

At least 27 people were killed in two shooting attacks in the Republic of South Africa (South Africa), another 26 were injured. This was reported by the country's police in X.

The first attack occurred at about 21:30 on September 26 (22:30 MSK) in a tavern in the mining village of Vedela (West Rand County, Gauteng province). According to law enforcement, eight armed men opened fire on visitors who were on the street and then entered the establishment and continued shooting inside.

The attackers were armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols. They searched some of the visitors and took their mobile phones, then fled in two unidentified vehicles. Two vehicles were also set on fire during the attack.

As a result, 17 people died - 13 men and four women. Another 15 were shot and taken to medical facilities. Police opened a case on 17 counts of murder, 15 counts of attempted murder and two counts of intentional damage to property. The motive for the attack is unknown.

The second attack occurred at about 1:46 on September 27 (2:46 GMT) in Lwandle in the Western Cape province. Armed men entered an establishment selling grilled meat and opened fire on visitors.

Five people died on the spot, five more died after they were taken to medical institutions. Another 11 people were injured. Lwandle police have opened murder and attempted murder cases.

Investigative teams and specialized units have been established to search for suspects. Investigations into both attacks are ongoing.

In August, 38-year-old former world boxing champion from South Africa Zolani Tete was shot near his home in Mdantsan, reported the radio station SABC.

Armed men in balaclavas ran up to Tete's car and opened fire as he was returning from training and pulled up to the gates of the house. The athlete died on the spot. The woman who was with him received gunshot wounds and was hospitalized.