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At least 17 dead in mass shooting at bar in South Africa, police say

At least 17 dead in mass shooting at bar in South Africa, police say
The Independent World Sunday 27 September 2026, 05:52 UTC By Alisha Rahaman Sarkar 1 min read
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At least 17 dead in mass shooting at bar in South Africa, police say - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in At least 17 people were killed in a shooting at a bar in South Africa's Gauteng late on Saturday, police have said. Police have launched a manhunt to find eight armed men following the deadly shooting at the bar in Wedela township southwest of Johannesburg.

At least 17 dead in mass shooting at bar in South Africa, police say - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in At least 17 people were killed in a shooting at a bar in South Africa's Gauteng late on Saturday, police have said. Police have launched a manhunt to find eight armed men following the deadly shooting at the bar in Wedela township southwest of Johannesburg. More follows. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments [Image text:] BREAKING NEWS
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