South African police hunt suspects after 17 killed in two shootings

The scene where 17 people were killed in two mass shootings that took place in close proximity to each other in Lusikisiki (South African Police Services via AP/PA)

Seventeen people have been killed in two mass shootings that took place close to each other in a rural town in South Africa.

A search is under way for the suspects, national police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said.