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South African tavern shooting death toll rises to 18 after one more victim dies
JOHANNESBURG: The death toll from a tavern shooting over the weekend near Johannesburg has risen to 18 after another victim died in hospital, South African police said on Monday. The shooting happened late on Saturday when suspects armed with AK-47 rifles opened fire at the tavern in Wedela township, about 80 km (50 miles) west of Johannesburg. Police said in a statement that four of those killed had so far been identified: two South Africans and two nationals of Lesotho. Violent crime remains a major challenge in South Africa despite efforts to curb one of the world’s highest per-c...
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