A mass shooting near Johannesburg left at least 17 people dead and 15 injured, according to South African police. The attack occurred at a tavern in Wedela on September 26, 2026. Witnesses reported that armed men opened fire on people outside before entering the building and continuing the attack. The victims included both men and women, with some still missing.
Another shooting in the same area, near Johannesburg, resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people, bringing the total number of fatalities to 27. The incidents have sparked renewed concerns about violence in South African townships. Police are searching for the perpetrators, who remain at large.
In a separate development, authorities confirmed the discovery of another woman’s body in the Ekurhuleni municipality, raising fears of a pattern of gender-based violence. Over the past 10 weeks, 11 women have been found dead in the region, with eight of the victims discovered this month alone.
The government has called for increased security measures in affected areas, while local communities remain in shock over the escalating violence. Investigations into the shootings are ongoing, with no official statements yet on the motive behind the attacks.
