<p>At least eight people were killed in an explosion at a Rheinmetall Denel Munition facility close to Somerset West, near Cape Town, South Africa, on September 3, according to local officials</a> and media</a>.</p><p>A shockwave from the blast was felt throughout the surrounding areas, according to residents posting on social media.</p><p>Relatives of the employees, community members, and media gathered outside the factory after the blast happened, seeking information from the German-South Africa company and officials. The state-owned arms manufacturer Denel has a 49 percent stake in the company, according to the Rheinmetall website</a>. Credit: Velani Ludidi via Storyful</p><br />
