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South African tavern shooting death toll rises to 18 after one more victim dies

Global Published 28 September 2026, 12:09 · archived 28 Sep 2026

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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