South Africa Faces Wave of Deadly Mass Shootings

Gun violence is surging across South African communities, leaving dozens dead and many more living in fear.

South Africa is dealing with a sudden and terrifying rise in mass shootings. Across the country, people are being killed in large numbers, and local neighborhoods are living in constant fear. Recent attacks have been particularly brutal. In just two separate incidents, at least 28 people have been killed. Another attack at a local tavern left 18 people dead, turning a place meant for relaxing into a scene of tragedy. Why is this happening now? Experts and authorities point to a flood of illegal weapons. Guns that are not registered or legally owned are pouring into the streets. This makes …