South Africa: 27 dead in two attacks on restaurants – perpetrators on the run

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South Africa is experiencing a night of violence: within the span of just a few hours, two major attacks on restaurants left a total of 27 people dead. The strikes first hit a pub and later a grill restaurant – both places where people typically gather in the evening for food and drinks.

The perpetrators fled after the attacks, and police are searching for them. According to consistent reports, the authorities have confirmed the death toll, but there are no official statements yet on a possible motive.

What is known so far – and where investigators are still in the dark:

What is known so far

According to the reports available, 17 people died in the pub. A few hours later, the attackers struck again – this time at a grill restaurant, where 10 people were killed. In total, 27 dead are to be mourned.

Manhunt for the fugitive perpetrators

The attackers fled after the assaults. How many people were involved in the attacks, how they were armed, and whether there is a connection between the two attacks – no official statements were given on these questions initially.

The backgrounds of the two attacks remain unclear. As soon as the authorities publish new findings, this article will be updated.