At least 11 killed, others injured in South Africa mass shooting
Not less than 11 people were killed and about 14 injured in a mass shooting at a hostel in South Africa.
On Saturday, gunmen stormed Saulsville township in Pretoria, shooting sporadically where people were drinking.
Police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, said, “At least three unknown gunmen entered this hostel where a group of people were drinking and they started randomly shooting.”
“I can confirm that a total of 25 people were shot,” Ms Mathe said, describing the hostel as an “illegal shebeen.”
Children, a three-year-old, a 12-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl, were among those killed in the shooting.
No arrest has been made and the motive of the shooting is still unknown.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Heading 4
Insecurity: Canada warns citizens, residents against non-essential travel to Nigeria
“Avoid non-essential travel to Nigeria, including in Abuja, due to the unpredictable security situation throughout the country,” the advisory stated.
Heading 2
Abducted Zamfara LG chairman, four others escape from bandits’ den
The council chairman was abducted from his residence in Bungudu town in July 2026.
States
Security agencies assure Enugu residents of peaceful, hitch-free LG Poll
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mamman Giwa, said security agencies had put in place firm, robust strategies to ensure a peaceful council election.
World
China, Nigeria seek stronger ties through cultural exchange
Nigeria and China reaffirmed their commitment to using cultural exchanges to deepen bilateral relations.
States
Gov Soludo’s wife empowers Anambra residents with tools to boost household income
Nonye Soludo, Anambra State governor’s wife, empowered 5,000 residents with equipment to improve their livelihoods
Heading 1
Atiku’s record as VP laden with vilest corruption; don’t vote for him in 2027, APC tells Nigerians
“ Nigeria’s upcoming presidential election presents the electorate the opportunity to deal a final blow to Atiku’s desperate quest for presidential power,” the APC said.
