At least 27 people were killed in two separate mass shootings in South Africa, one near Johannesburg and one near Cape Town, prompting a police manhunt for the gunmen.

What it means

On the night of 26–27 September 2026, gunmen carried out two separate mass shootings in South Africa — one outside a bar near Johannesburg (in Wedela, Gauteng) and another at a tavern near Cape Town — killing at least 27 people and injuring more than two dozen. Police have launched a manhunt and, at the time of reporting, no arrests had been made.

Accuracy & sourcesSourced

The claim is solidly reported: multiple reputable outlets, including ABC, the New York Times, and DW, cite South African police and agree on the core facts of two shootings and at least 27 dead. The motive is still unknown and some details, such as the exact number of suspects, are still emerging.

How new

This is genuinely new reporting from 27 September 2026, describing events that occurred the previous night; no recirculation year is present.

Past coverage