Death toll in South Africa bar shooting rises to 18, police say
What to know about Death toll in South Africa bar shooting rises to 18, police say
South Africa is awash with legal and illegal firearms, and shootings are common, often fuelled by gang rivalry, extortion and competition between informal businesses.
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What happened
South Africa is awash with legal and illegal firearms, and shootings are common, often fuelled by gang rivalry, extortion and competition between informal businesses.
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