Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:19am on 21 Dec 2025,Sunday International
Nine people were killed and ten injured after gunmen attacked a tavern in Bekkersdal township near Johannesburg early Sunday morning. South African police reported approximately 12 unidentified assailants arrived in two cars at 01:00 local time, opened fire on patrons, and continued shooting randomly while fleeing. Authorities confirmed the tavern held a valid license and launched a manhunt for the perpetrators. The incident highlights South Africa's severe violence crisis, with the country recording one of the world's highest murder rates at 45 deaths per 100,000 people, according to 2023-24 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime data. Police investigations continue as they pursue the suspects. (PC: X)
