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Tragic Mass Shootings in South Africa
Two mass shootings in the rural town of Lusikisiki, South Africa, claimed the lives of 17 people on Friday night. The victims, mostly women, were killed in separate attacks at two houses in the same neighborhood.
A search is underway for the suspects, with a manhunt launched to apprehend the perpetrators. The motive for the killings remains unknown, although local media reports suggest the victims were attending a family gathering at the time.
South Africa has been plagued by high rates of violent crime, with over 70 homicides reported daily. Despite strict firearm laws, illegal guns remain a significant problem. Mass shootings have become increasingly common, targeting people in their own homes.
Police have deployed a team of detectives and forensic experts to investigate the Lusikisiki killings and bring the criminals to justice. The community is in shock and mourning, calling for an end to the violence that has gripped their town.