11 Killed, 14 Injured as Gunmen Attack Illegal Shebeen in Pretoria, South Africa
At least 11 people, including a three-year-old child, were killed and 14 others injured when multiple gunmen opened fire at an illegal shebeen in Saulsville township, west of Pretoria. The attack occurred around 04:30 local time, with police confirming that 25 people were shot in total, including minors aged 12 and 16.
Authorities say the motive is still unknown, and no arrests have been made. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe described illegal and unlicensed drinking venues as a major driver of violent crime in South Africa.
The incident comes amid rising concerns over the country’s high murder rate, with police statistics showing an average of 63 killings daily between April and September 2025.
At least 11 people, including a three-year-old child, were killed and 14 others injured when multiple gunmen opened fire at an illegal shebeen in Saulsville township, west of Pretoria. The attack occurred around 04:30 local time, with police confirming that 25 people were shot in total, including minors aged 12 and 16.
Authorities say the motive is still unknown, and no arrests have been made. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe described illegal and unlicensed drinking venues as a major driver of violent crime in South Africa.
The incident comes amid rising concerns over the country’s high murder rate, with police statistics showing an average of 63 killings daily between April and September 2025.
11 Killed, 14 Injured as Gunmen Attack Illegal Shebeen in Pretoria, South Africa
At least 11 people, including a three-year-old child, were killed and 14 others injured when multiple gunmen opened fire at an illegal shebeen in Saulsville township, west of Pretoria. The attack occurred around 04:30 local time, with police confirming that 25 people were shot in total, including minors aged 12 and 16.
Authorities say the motive is still unknown, and no arrests have been made. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe described illegal and unlicensed drinking venues as a major driver of violent crime in South Africa.
The incident comes amid rising concerns over the country’s high murder rate, with police statistics showing an average of 63 killings daily between April and September 2025.
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