Overview
- SAPS says 25 people were shot, with 14 hospitalised after the early‑morning attack in Saulsville, west of Pretoria.
- Victims include three minors aged 3, 12 and 16; ten died at the scene and two later in hospital.
- Police say at least three gunmen opened fire on patrons around 4:15–4:30 a.m., with officers only alerted around 6 a.m.
- Forensic, ballistics and Serious and Violent Crime units are investigating, with the motive unknown and no arrests reported.
- Authorities link recurring mass shootings to illegal shebeens, citing more than 11,000 closures and 18,000 arrests for illicit liquor sales since April.