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Nine killed, 10 injured in shooting in South Africa: Report
Tragedy struck near Johannesburg as unknown gunmen opened fire in Bekkersdal. Ten people lost their lives in the brutal attack. Another ten individuals sustained injuries. Police are investigating the motive behind the senseless violence. Some victims were reportedly shot randomly in the streets. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community.
Nine people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting in a township west of Johannesburg, South African Broadcasting Corp News said on Sunday.
Police in Bekkersdal township did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment.
SABC revised the death toll down in an X post after initially reporting 10 had been killed.
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