At least 27 people have been killed and 26 others injured in two mass shootings in South Africa within hours of each other.
The first attack happened on September 26 at a tavern in Wedela, west of Johannesburg.
Police said about eight gunmen armed with AK-47 rifles and handguns opened fire on people inside and outside the venue.
Seventeen people were killed and 15 injured. The attackers fled the scene, and no arrests have been announced.
Hours later, another shooting occurred in Lwandle, near Cape Town.
Ten people were killed and 11 injured after gunmen attacked a food and entertainment venue in the early hours of September 27.
Police are investigating the motives behind both attacks.
ILLEGAL MINING LINK INVESTIGATED
The Wedela shooting is also being investigated for a possible connection to illegal gold mining, which remains a security concern in parts of South Africa.
Police are examining whether the attack was linked to territorial disputes involving illegal mining groups. A possible revenge motive is also being considered.
However, authorities have not established a link between illegal mining and the shooting.
The latest attacks come days after 11 people were killed at a family gathering in Kwa Makhutha near Durban.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the killings and called for stronger action against the violence.
The attacks have renewed concerns over illegal firearms, organised crime and persistent gun violence across South Africa.
