10 Killed in Bekkersdal Township Shooting

Unknown gunmen opened fire on patrons at a tavern and people in the streets of Bekkersdal township, about 40 kilometers southwest of Johannesburg, killing 10 people and wounding 10 others in the early hours of Saturday morning. The attack, which occurred just before 1 a.m. local time, marks the second mass shooting in South Africa this month, police said Sunday.

According to a police statement, around 12 suspects arrived in a white minibus and a silver sedan before targeting individuals near the licensed tavern in the impoverished area, known for its proximity to some of the country's major gold mines. Some victims were shot randomly as the gunmen fled the scene. "Ten people are dead. We don't have a breakdown of who they are," Brigadier Brenda Muridili, police spokesperson for Gauteng province, told reporters.

A manhunt is underway for the suspects, with multiple specialized teams deployed to the site. Gauteng Acting Police Commissioner Fred Kekana said the provincial crime scene management team, local criminal record center, serious crime investigation unit, crime intelligence, and provincial detective team were all on the scene. "We are still busy obtaining statements. Our...