Gunmen kill 9, wound 10 in South Africa bar attack

Summary

Nine people were killed and ten injured in a shooting at a bar near Johannesburg, South Africa, amid ongoing gang violence and crime issues in the region.

Key Points
  • Nine people were killed when unknown gunmen opened fire at a bar outside Johannesburg.
  • Ten more people were wounded in the attack near Bekkersdal, a gold mining area southwest of Johannesburg.
  • The attackers fled after shooting randomly, prompting a police manhunt.
  • South Africa struggles with high crime rates, gang violence, and widespread illegal firearms despite strict gun laws.
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