South Africa - At least 11 killed in mass shooting at hostel/'illegal drinking place' near Pretoria, 6 December 2025

[Rikissa]

At least 11 killed, including three children, and 14 injured at a shooting in a hostel/ illegal liquor premise in Saulsville Township, west of Pretoria, the capital of South Africa. At least three unknown gunmen opened fire at a group of people drinking at the hostel at 04:30 local time. Most of the mass shootings in South Africa has happened at such premises. The country has one of the highest murderrates in the world.

At least 11 killed in South Africa mass shooting

Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

www.bbc.com

 

[TenaciousTBacon]

I think the date should be 6 December. Thank you for making this post.

Are mass shootings something that SA deals with? I don't remember headlines like this.

 

[Rikissa]

I think the date should be 6 December. Thank you for making this post.

Are mass shootings something that SA deals with? I don't remember headlines like this.

Thanks for noticing, have changed the month, I should remember it's 6 December now, as it's Finland's Independence Day, and I watched the reception at the Presidential Palace on tv.

Yes, mass shootings are common in South Africa, here's a few links.

Lusikisiki shooting: South Africa manhunt underway as 18 people killed in Eastern Cape

An 18th person dies after the attack on a village in Eastern Cape but no-one has been arrested, police say.

www.bbc.com

South Africa birthday party shooting: Eight killed in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Unidentified gunmen "randomly shot at guests" as they danced in a house party, police say.

www.bbc.com

South Africa: Fifteen shot dead in Soweto township bar

The victims are believed to be between 19 and 35 years old, with several more in a critical condition.

www.bbc.com