# South Africa launches manhunt after 17 killed in tavern shooting

https://mins.news/en/item/76503

- CGTN, 2026-09-27 08:52 UTC
- World
- Original: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-27/South-Africa-launches-manhunt-after-17-killed-in-tavern-shooting-1QMl9XhZn6E/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> South African police are searching for suspects after gunmen allegedly opened fire on customers at a tavern in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg, killing 17 people and injuring 15. The attackers reportedly used AK-47 rifles and pistols, and no arrests or motive have been reported.

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