Overview
- A gunman fired on mourners leaving a memorial at Mogobeng Hall in Katlehong on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, killing at least two people and wounding several others, including a child.
- Police say a suspect handed himself in and is now in custody as investigators prepare to bring the case to Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court.
- Official statements initially reported seven people shot with two men declared dead at the scene, but some party and local reports have since put the death toll higher and counts remain under review.
- The ANC Youth League and Gauteng officials condemned the attack and demanded urgent accountability, while the Afrika Mayibuye Movement has denied that the alleged shooter is one of its candidates.
- The case was referred to the Gauteng PKTT because of concerns about political motive, and investigators will weigh this incident against a recent rise in suspected politically linked killings ahead of the 4 November local elections.