Shooting At South African Bar Leaves 11 Dead, Including A Young Child, Police Say

Pretoria city police launched investigation

Update: 2025-12-07 10:49 GMT
South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world, averaging about 60 a day.

 Johannesburg : At least 11 people were killed on Saturday including a three year old boy, after gunshots were fired at an illegal bar in the South African city of Pretoria, police said, adding that a manhunt was launched for three suspects who were not identified.

Another 14 people were wounded during the incident in the Saulsville township, they said in a statement.

Police didn't say whether the shooting occurred inside or outside the illegal bar, known locally as a 'shebeen.'

"Three minors are among those deceased, which include 3- and 12-year-old boys (and a) 16-year-old female," the South African Police Service said.

South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world, averaging about 60 a day.

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