Two mass shootings took place in South Africa, with the attacks happening only hours apart.
Police said 28 people were killed in total. Several others were injured. Investigators are trying to understand what happened in each location and whether the cases are connected. The shootings come at a difficult time for the country, where armed violence related to gangs is a major problem. Authorities have been working to reduce this kind of crime, but violence remains high in some areas. The attacks have shocked local communities and raised fears about public safety. Officials are urging calm and cooperation as the investigations continue and more information becomes available.
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Two Mass Shootings In South Africa Leave 28 Dead
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