Breaking News: Mass Shooting in South Africa Tavern Leaves 9 Dead, 11 Arrested

Eleven suspects have been arrested in connection with a mass shooting that left nine people dead at a tavern in South Africa on Sunday. The attack occurred at around 01:00 local time (23:00 GMT Saturday) in the Bekkersdal establishment, near Johannesburg. The suspects, including 9 Lesotho nationals and 1 from Mozambique, were detained after a manhunt was launched by police.

According to Major General Fred Kekana, provincial deputy commissioner of police, the preliminary investigations suggest a motive linked to illegal mining turf wars. The attack appeared unprovoked at first, but further investigation revealed a possible connection to the ongoing turf wars. During the attack, gunmen continued to shoot as people fled the tavern, killing two as well as a taxi driver who had dropped off a passenger nearby.

The police responded quickly to the incident, and several unlicensed firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, were found in the suspects' possession. The immediate impact of the shooting is still being felt in the community, with many left to grapple with the trauma of the event.

South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world, with many cases linked to arguments, robberies, and gang violence. The mass shooting in Bekkersdal is a stark reminder of the need for increased security measures and community engagement to prevent such incidents.

As the investigation continues, the police are working to establish the full extent of the suspects' involvement and the motives behind the attack. The arrested suspects are currently being held in custody, and further charges are expected to be laid in the coming days. The community is still reeling from the shock of the shooting, and many are calling for greater action to be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.