South African Police Hunt Gunmen After Durban Bar Shooting Kills Eight

South African police have launched a manhunt for gunmen who killed eight people, including two women, at a tavern in the Umlazi township near Durban. The victims, aged between 22 and 40, were found with multiple gunshot wounds, and investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the attack. This incident is part of a troubling pattern of mass shootings in South Africa, a country grappling with one of the world's highest murder rates, with approximately 75 murders occurring daily. Officials attribute the violence to factors such as gang-related disputes, alcohol-fueled conflicts, and the widespread circulation of illegal firearms. Recent tragic events include the killing of 18 family members in the Eastern Cape during a traditional ceremony, as well as other mass shootings in various provinces. Amid a housing backlog and densely populated informal settlements lacking adequate policing, authorities have intensified efforts to combat crime, though challenges persist due to the high availability of illegal guns.