A manhunt has been launched in South Africa after a mass shooting that left 17 people dead, including 15 women, in a rural town in the Eastern Cape province. The shooting took place in two houses in the town of Lusikisiki on Friday night. The motives for the killing remain unknown, but it is believed that the victims were attending a family gathering at the time.
Police have deployed a team of detectives and forensic experts to crack the case and find the suspects responsible for the attack. South Africa has seen a rise in mass shootings in recent years, with firearms being the leading cause of death in such cases. The country recorded 12,734 homicides in the first six months of this year, averaging more than 70 deaths a day.
While South Africa has strict firearm laws, the presence of a large number of illegal, unregistered guns in circulation remains a major problem. Authorities have urged anyone with information on the suspects to come forward, and have warned that they will not hesitate to take action if the suspects do not turn themselves in.
The incident has once again raised concerns about the prevalence of gun violence in the country, as mass shootings targeting people in their homes have become increasingly common. The police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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