News 11:00

BULLETIN 27 September 11 am

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In this bulletin:

# A total of 27 people were shot and killed, and 26 wounded in two separate tavern massacres last night
# The Patriotic Alliance wants to target illegal immigration and property ownership
# And rugby: Mzwandile Stick is excited to see the ‘new’ Springbok team in action today

# Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for eight unidentified armed men following a deadly shooting at a tavern in Wedela Extension 3, West Rand District Municipality, that claimed 17 lives and left 15 people injured last night. Patrons were drinking inside and outside the tavern when the suspects arrived and opened fire on those outside and then entered the tavern and continued shooting at patrons inside. Police spokesperson Brenda Muridili says they allegedly searched some patrons and took their cellphones:

Meanwhile, Western Cape police have launched a multi-disciplinary investigation after ten people were shot and killed at a tavern in Lwandle, near Strand early this morning. Police spokesperson Novela Potelwa says gunmen entered the entertainment venue before 2 AM and opened fire on patrons. She says five people died at the scene, while another five later succumbed to their injuries in hospital. She says eleven others are receiving medical treatment:

# Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie says the party plans to root out illegal immigration and address property ownership across the country. Speaking at the PA’s manifesto launch in Bloemfontein ahead of the local government elections, McKenzie says municipalities must strengthen by-law enforcement and regulate local businesses. He says the party also wants faster transfer of title deeds to qualifying residents in municipal housing, arguing that home ownership is key to building family wealth:

# The DA in Tshwane is calling on the metro to use a court judgment against the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency to secure ownership of Ekandustria Industrial Park. The Pretoria High Court ordered MEGA to pay Tshwane more than 231-million-rand for water, sanitation and electricity services. The DA’s Cilliers Brink says the industrial park has lost thousands of jobs through years of neglect, and bringing it under Tshwane’s control could attract private investment and revive employment.

# The organisation Missing in Southern Africa is warning against the growing circulation of unverified missing-person flyers on social media and messaging platforms. The organisation says sharing such information without coordinating with families and police can create confusion, delay investigations and add pressure on families and officers. MISA spokesperson Priya Ranchod says handling a missing-person case involves far more than simply creating and sharing a flyer:

# And rugby: Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the Boks were preparing for an intense battle against the Wallabies in Perth today as they wrap up this leg of their international season. Stick said he was excited about the guys getting an opportunity after a tough four weeks against the All Blacks, especially guys such as Canan Moodie and Handré Pollard, who were close to playing in one of the games and then got injured. The match at the Optus Stadium kicks off at 11h45.

Stay tuned for more news………….