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.