17 killed in South Africa mass shooting

At least 17 people were reportedly killed in a mass shooting in a remote South African town on Friday.
A BBC report, quoting the police, stated that 12 women and one man were killed in one location, while three women and one man were felled in a second location, with the 18th victim in critical condition in the hospital.
The report also noted that the yet-to-be-identified gunmen targeted two homesteads in the town of Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape.
The police said a manhunt for the perpetrators is underway but are yet to determine the motive or make any arrests.
The police minister, Senzo Mchunu is expected to visit the area where the attack occurred and provide an update.
According to several South African media reports, the victims were preparing to attend a traditional mourning ceremony for a mother and daughter, who were murdered a year ago.
The reports further read, ”They were packing goods and presents, including furniture for the event when the attack occurred on Friday night.
“The gunmen came and shot randomly, killing everyone. Women and children were also killed in the bloody shooting. This has left the community terrified.”