12 People Killed in Mass Shooting at Illegal Tavern in South Africa

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by John EligonDecember 6, 2025 at 05:11 PM

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On Saturday, December 6, 2025, a mass shooting at an illegal tavern in Atteridgeville, a township west of Pretoria, South Africa, resulted in 12 deaths and 14 injuries. Three unidentified assailants opened fire on patrons at the unlicensed establishment around 4 a.m. local time. Among the deceased were three minors, including a 3-year-old. Police are investigating the motive behind the shooting, which occurred in a former hostel, an impoverished area known for violence. The incident is the latest in a series of mass shootings in South Africa, a country grappling with a high murder rate and challenges posed by the proliferation of illegal taverns.

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Atteridgeville 50% Brigadier Athlenda Mathe ×360% Pretoria ×270% South Africa ×480%

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South Africa

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