South Africa mass shootings kill 27, wound 26 in Johannesburg bar and Cape Town township Two mass shootings in South Africa killed 27 people, including 17 at a bar near Johannesburg and 10 at a Cape Town township venue, as gun violence escalates. Two mass shootings in South Africa killed 27 people and wounded 26 others over the weekend, with the deadliest attack occurring at a bar west of Johannesburg and another at an entertainment venue in a township outside Cape Town. The shootings underscore the country\u2019s severe gun violence crisis. Eight gunmen armed with assault rifles opened fire at a bar west of Johannesburg, killing 17 people and wounding 15 others. Police said the incident occurred at around 1930 GMT on Saturday.The victims included 13 males and four females, police said. The attackers allegedly searched some patrons and took their cellphones before fleeing in two unidentified motor vehicles.The motive remains unknown. Police added that the suspects torched two vehicles before fleeing the scene.Police have mobilised a team of detectives and other specialised units to trace and apprehend the suspects, they said. A team of detectives and other specialised units has been mobilised to trace and apprehend the suspects.In a separate shooting early on Sunday, gunmen killed 10 people and wounded 11 more at an entertainment venue in a township outside Cape Town. The attacks highlight the prevalence of shootings in South Africa, often fuelled by gang rivalry and competition between informal businesses.South Africa, a country of around 62 million people, has one of the world\u2019s highest murder rates, with about 60 people killed each day. Legal and illegal firearms are widespread, and shootings are common.In March, soldiers moved into violence hotspots in Johannesburg to support police efforts to tackle rampant crime, described by President Cyril Ramaphosa as one of the biggest threats facing the country.The weekend shootings add to the pressing challenge of curbing gun violence. Police investigations continue as authorities search for the perpetrators.The Johannesburg bar attack was the deadliest of the two shootings. Police said the gunmen searched some patrons and took their cellphones before fleeing in two unidentified motor vehicles.The suspects then torched two vehicles before fleeing the scene, police added. The motive of the shooting was still unknown, police said.Police have mobilised a team of detectives and other specialised units to trace and apprehend the suspects. The victims included 13 males and four females, authorities said.The Cape Town township shooting occurred at an entertainment venue early on Sunday. Gunmen killed 10 people and wounded 11 more in that attack.South Africa is awash with legal and illegal firearms, and shootings are common, often fuelled by gang rivalry and competition between informal businesses. The country of around 62 million people has one of the world\u2019s highest murder rates, with about 60 people killed each day.In March, soldiers moved into violence hotspots in Johannesburg to support police efforts to tackle rampant crime. President Cyril Ramaphosa described crime as one of the biggest threats facing the country.The weekend shootings add to the pressing challenge of curbing gun violence. Police investigations continue as authorities search for the perpetrators.