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Saulsville Hostel Bar Shooting Kills 12, Including 3 Children

The attack reflects a pattern of lethal violence at unlicensed taverns in South Africa.

Overview

  • Police say three gunmen opened fire around 4:30 a.m. at an unlicensed bar inside a workers' hostel in Saulsville, west of Pretoria.
  • Ten people died at the scene and two more in hospital, with the dead including children aged 3, 12 and 16.
  • Authorities report 25 people were shot in total, and at least 14 wounded were taken to hospital, including the venue’s owner.
  • A manhunt is underway for three suspects, the motive remains under investigation, and no arrests have been announced.
  • Officials note recent nationwide crackdowns on illegal shebeens after thousands were shut between April and September as homicides average about 63 per day.