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Two Mass Shootings In South Africa Leave 28 Dead

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PublishedSeptember 28, 2026
Two mass shootings happened in South Africa. The attacks were hours apart. In total, 28 people died. Many others were hurt. Police are still working on the cases. The shootings happened while the country is trying to reduce violent crime. South Africa has high levels of armed violence linked to gangs. Officials say they want to stop attacks and keep people safe. The news is worrying for many families. More details may come later as investigations continue.
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