What is the story about: Death toll in two weekend mass shootings in South Africa rises to 28?

The death toll now stands at 28 people after two mass shootings over the same weekend in crime-weary South Africa.

How do left, center, and right outlets frame this story?

The death toll now stands at 28 people after two mass shootings over the same weekend in crime-weary South Africa.

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Bias Comparison — Death toll in two weekend mass shootings in South Africa rises to 28

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Death toll in two weekend mass shootings in South Africa rises to 28

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Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Center: The death toll now stands at 28 people after two mass shootings over the same weekend in crime-weary South Africa.
Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.

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Ownership: The South African (ZA) (Corporate)

Timeline of this story

12m agoThe South African (ZA): The death toll now stands at 28 people after two mass shootings over the same weekend in crime-weary South Africa.

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