Nine people were killed and ten others injured in a shooting at a tavern in South Africa, police have confirmed. The incident happened early Sunday morning in Bekkersdal township, south-west of Johannesburg.
According to the police, the shooting took place just before 1:00 a.m. local time at a licensed tavern. Emergency teams responded to the scene, where several victims were found with gunshot wounds.
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects involved in the attack. By Sunday, no arrests had been announced, and investigations were still ongoing.
Authorities have not yet given details about the motive behind the shooting. The injured victims were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The incident adds to growing concerns about gun violence in parts of South Africa, especially in public places such as taverns. Police have urged anyone with information to come forward to help with the investigation.
