Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:26pm on 06 Dec 2025,Saturday International
At least 11 people were killed in a mass shooting at an illegal hostel bar in Saulsville township, west of Pretoria, early Saturday morning. Police said three armed men entered the crowded venue around 04:30 and opened fire on people who were drinking. A three-year-old child, a 12-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl were among the victims. Fourteen others were injured. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the motive remains unknown and no arrests have been made. She warned that many recent attacks happen at unlicensed liquor spots. South Africa continues to face very high murder and violent crime rates. (PC: BBC)
