South Africa police launch manhunt after 17 killed in tavern shooting

South African police have launched a manhunt after 17 people were killed and 15 wounded in a shooting in a township outside Johannesburg.

Police said eight unidentified men opened fire on patrons drinking outside the tavern in Wedela, West Rand District on Saturday evening local time, before they entered the establishment and “continued shooting at patrons inside”.

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The alleged assailants were reportedly armed with pistols and AK-47 rifles, officers said.

Fifteen people with gunshot wounds had been transferred to medical facilities for treatment.

“It is alleged that patrons were drinking inside and outside the tavern when the suspects arrived and opened fire on those outside. The suspects then entered the tavern and continued shooting at patrons inside,” South Africa police wrote on X.

No arrests have been made at this stage, the police said.

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