At least 27 people have been killed and more than 20 wounded in two South Africa shootings near Johannesburg and Cape Town, according to police.
The attacks happened hours apart in Wedela and Lwandle. Police are searching for multiple suspects.
The shootings also came days after another deadly attack near Durban.
South Africa shootings leave 27 dead
The first attack happened at a tavern in Wedela, southwest of Johannesburg, at about 9:30pm on Saturday.
Police said at least 17 people were killed and 15 wounded.
Eight suspects were reportedly armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols.
The gunmen first fired at people gathered outside the tavern. They then entered the venue and continued shooting, according to police.
Investigators said some customers were searched during the attack and had their mobile phones taken.
The suspects later escaped in two vehicles. Two other vehicles were burned during the incident.
The motive remains unknown, and police had not announced any arrests.
Police launch search for eight suspects
Captain Tintswalo Sibeko said detectives and specialist police units were working to identify and locate the eight suspects.
Police opened 17 murder cases and 15 attempted murder cases.
They also opened two cases related to property damage.
Meanwhile, another deadly shooting was reported near Cape Town just hours later.
Ten killed in Lwandle shooting
Early on Sunday, gunmen killed at least 10 people at a store in Lwandle near Cape Town.
Another 11 people were wounded.
Police said they were searching for multiple suspects following the attack, which happened after midnight.
Authorities had not announced a motive.
Together, the two incidents left at least 27 people dead and more than 20 wounded.
Deadly attacks raise concerns over gun violence
The two South Africa shootings came only days after another deadly attack.
Eleven people were killed at a house party near Durban, including a pregnant woman.
South Africa continues to record high levels of violent crime, including killings involving firearms.
The government has faced pressure to improve public safety. Police have also carried out additional operations targeting gun-related crime in major urban areas.
Investigations into the latest shootings remain under way.