Gunmen Kill 11 Including Children in South Africa Hostel Shooting
December 6, 2025
Gunmen attacked a hostel in Pretoria, South Africa, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than a dozen. The victims include a three-year-old child, a 12-year-old boy, and a 16-year-old girl. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said, "I can confirm that a total of 25 people were shot." She added, "Ten died on this particular scene, and one died in hospital." Fourteen victims remain hospitalized.
The police are facing challenges with violence related to illegal bars, called shebeens, where poor-quality homebrewed drinks are sold. Mathe explained on eNCA news, "What I can tell you is that these illegal shebeens are really giving us a problem as the police. Because a lot of murders are being reported at these illegal establishments."
Forensic and ballistic teams are working at the scene. Police are searching for three suspects. Mathe said, "So we are on a manhunt. For now, we are looking for three suspects."
More details will be released as the investigation continues.
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South africa
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Hostel Attack
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