Fatal Incident at South African Tavern Leaves 11 Dead

Police have reported a mass shooting occurred at a tavern located in a township close to Pretoria, South Africa's administrative capital, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 individuals, among them three minors.

In addition to the fatalities, the attack left 14 more individuals with injuries who were subsequently taken to medical facilities to receive treatment for gunshot wounds. Detailed information about the ages of the wounded has not been disclosed by law enforcement.

Incident Details

The tragic event unfolded at an unlicensed pub in the Saulsville township, situated to the west of Pretoria, during the early hours of a Saturday morning.

Victims and Investigation

Among the deceased were three children: a 3-year-old boy, a 12-year-old boy, and a 16-year-old girl. Police are currently on the hunt for three individuals believed to be responsible for the shooting.

South Africa is known to grapple with a high incidence of violent crime, evidenced by the country recording over 26,000 murders in 2024, equating to more than 70 homicides per day on average.