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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Seven people died on Wednesday night following a mass shooting in Eastern Cape, South Africa.<\/p>\n

It is alleged that three armed men allegedly forced their way into a homestead and opened fire on Wednesday night, eNCA News reported.<\/p>\n

Seven people were shot in the process six of which died on the scene, and the 7th succumbed to injuries in the hospital.<\/p>\n

Police attended the scene of another mass shooting on Thursday in Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape.<\/p>\n

Cases of mass shootings are common in South Africa and Eastern Cape in particular.<\/p>\n

On 5 November, there was another mass shooting in the Eastern Cape and six people were shot dead<\/b> in a house in New Brighton. A three-year-old child was the sole survivor, according to Eastern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Priscilla Naidu.<\/p>\n

On 13 October, eight people were shot dead<\/b> and two others injured in two separate shootings in Kwanobuhle, in the Eastern Cape.<\/p>\n

Police said six unidentified men were shot multiple times in the first incident in Mabi Street at around 11:45.<\/p>\n

Five succumbed to injuries, while one was rushed to the hospital.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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