Key facts
- 27 people were killed in a shooting in South Africa's Mpumalanga province.
- The violence is suspected to be related to a dispute between illegal mining gangs.
- The incident occurred in the lead-up to national elections.
South African police are investigating a shooting that killed 27 people in the Mpumalanga province, a region known for its mining activities. The violence is believed to be linked to a dispute between illegal mining gangs, and it comes just weeks before the country's national elections. The exact circumstances and motive behind the killings are still under investigation.