Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for eight suspects following a deadly shooting at a tavern in Extension 3, Wedela, on Saturday night.
Seventeen people were killed and fifteen others were injured.
Police said patrons were drinking inside and outside the tavern when the suspects arrived and started shooting. They then entered the tavern and continued firing at patrons.
The suspects, who were reportedly armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols, allegedly searched some patrons and took their cell phones before fleeing in two vehicles. Two vehicles were also set alight.
Among those killed were 13 men and four women. All 17 victims were declared dead at the scene, while the injured were taken to hospital for treatment.
The motive is unknown. Police have opened 17 murder cases, 15 attempted murder cases and two cases of malicious damage to property.
No arrests have been made and investigations are continuing.
