An unknown number of gunmen opened fire on a crowd in Lwandle shortly before 2am on Sunday morning.
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Another mass shooting at an entertainment venue has left at least 10 people dead and 11 others injured.
The South African Police Service (Saps) confirmed that gunmen had opened fire on party-goers in Lwandle, near Stand, shortly before 2am on Sunday morning.
Five victims were declared dead at the scene, while a further five died after being taken to hospital.
Eleven others victims were taken for medical treatment and Lwandle police have opened cases of murder and attempted murder.
“Detectives are hard at work in search of the perpetrators of the shorting incident, with no arrests effected yet.
“The identities of the deceased persons will be released once their next of kin are informed,” Western Cape police confirmed.
Carletonville shooting
The incident occurred hours after 17 people were killed at a tavern outside Carletonville but at least eight gunmen armed with AK-47s and pistols.
Police confirmed on Sunday morning that 13 males and four females were confirmed dead after the suspects opened fire at a tavern in Wedela at roughly 9.30pm on Saturday night.
The suspects were reportedly armed with AK-47s and handguns, and seriously injured a further 15 people.
“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,” stated Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi asked law enforcement to act with urgency in locating the susoects responsible the deadly incident.
“We are deeply shocked and saddened by this senseless loss of life. There can be no justification for such an attack on innocent people.
“Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and everyone affected by this horrific incident,” stated Lesufi.
