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Pretoria Hostel Shooting Leaves 11 Dead as Police Hunt Three Gunmen

Investigators have mobilised specialised teams for a manhunt after the attack at an illegal shebeen.

Overview

  • The South African Police Service says 25 people were shot at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville, with 11 dead and 14 hospitalised.
  • Police report that at least three unknown gunmen opened fire inside a home operating as an informal tavern.
  • The attack occurred around 04:00–04:15, and officers were alerted close to 06:00, according to SAPS.
  • Forensic and ballistics experts, detectives and the Serious and Violent Crime Unit are on scene gathering evidence and pursuing leads.
  • Authorities confirm the death toll at 11 after earlier varying reports, with victims including children aged 3, 12 and 16.