Summary
A mass shooting in an illegal bar in South Africa early Saturday morning resulted in 11 deaths, including three children, and 14 injuries. The shooting happened at a hostel in Saulsville, near Pretoria, where at least three gunmen opened fire. Police have not yet identified the victims or suspects and are conducting a manhunt.
Key Facts
- The shooting occurred at an unlicensed bar called a "shebeen" in Saulsville, South Africa.
- Three children, aged 3, 12, and 16, were among the 11 people killed.
- Fourteen people suffered injuries; their conditions have not been detailed.
- Police learned about the shooting two hours after it happened.
- South African police reported issues with illegal liquor outlets, closing over 11,000 between April and September 2025.
- Similar violent incidents have happened in the past, such as the 2022 Soweto tavern attack.
- Authorities are searching for three unidentified male suspects involved in the shooting.
