A group of people opened fire at a bar in South Africa, killing 15
A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg's Soweto township has killed at least 15 people and left others in critical condition.
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Police are investigating the deaths of at least 20 at a South African nightclub
It is unclear what led to the deaths of the young people, who were reportedly attending a party to celebrate the end of winter school exams.