South Africa shooting leaves 12 dead, including young child: Police

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 6, 2025 at 04:38 PM

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On December 6, 2025, a mass shooting at an illegal bar in Saulsville township, near Pretoria, South Africa, resulted in 12 deaths and 14 injuries. The South African Police Service reported that three gunmen opened fire on a group of men at the bar around 4:30 am. Among the deceased were three minors, including a three-year-old boy. Police were alerted to the incident around 6:00 am and have launched a manhunt, with the motive currently unknown. The shooting highlights South Africa's ongoing struggle with high crime rates and illegal liquor premises, where many mass shootings occur.

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