South Africa mass shootings: What’s behind the sudden spike in gun crime? 46 dead in a week in 5 incidents
South Africa experienced a surge in gun violence, with 46 fatalities across five incidents in a week, particularly in Gauteng, the Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. The attacks, involving multiple gunmen targeting taverns and homes, occur despite a national decline in murder rates. Authorities are investigating links to organized crime, illegal firearms, and various criminal markets.