List of mass shootings in South Africa information
This is a list of mass shootings that have occurred in South Africa. A mass shooting has various definitions, but is defined by South African police as an incident in which three or more people are shot with a firearm.[1]
Mass shootings in South Africa are mostly perpetrated by gangs, and are usually motivated by competition for turf and resources, as well as illegal mining.[1][2] Another cause are the long standing conflicts between minibus taxi associations in the country.[1] They often result in revenge shootings.[1][2] Taverns are often targeted.[2][3]
A lack of essential police resources has been discussed as a cause of the slowed response to mass murders in South Africa, and a lack of detectives preventing proactive analysis of crimes.[2][3] A disconnect between policing and the communities they service has been pointed out as a possible influencing factor,[2] as has the rate of certified firearm theft.[3]
^ abcdLamb, Guy (18 July 2022). "Mass shootings in South Africa are often over group turf: how to stop the cycle of reprisals". The Conversation. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
^ abcdeBhengu, Cebelihle (8 August 2022). "Mass shootings not a new problem in SA, but they're on the rise - experts". News24. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
^ abcNyathi, Cresencia; Nogwavu, Lelethu (22 January 2023). "SA's rise in mass shootings points to failure of crime intelligence". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
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