South African law enforcement kills at least 18 gang members in shootout
In a violent confrontation with law enforcement in South Africa’s northern rural region, eighteen individuals lost their lives on Friday. High-ranking police officials, including the national and deputy commissioners, as well as the leader of the elite Hawks unit, were en route to the scene in the Makhado municipality, located in the Limpopo province, as per the police. The police spokesperson, Brig. Athlenda Mathe, did not provide further details immediately. However, local news outlets have …