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Manhunt after nine killed in South Africa mass shooting

File. A general view of the South African Police Service (SAPS) tape — File. A general view of the South African Police Service (SAPS) tape (AFP via Getty)

At least nine people were killed and 10 were injured in a shooting at a licensed tavern in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg, South Africa.
The incident occurred just before 1.00am local time, when about 12 unknown suspects in a white kombi and a silver sedan opened fire on patrons.
The armed men continued shooting randomly as they fled the scene, with the motive for the attack currently unclear.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a manhunt for the suspects involved in the multiple shooting incident.
Authorities are currently working to identify the victims and gather statements, with provincial crime scene management teams on site.

At least nine killed in mass shooting in South Africa — In full