11 Dead Including 3-Year-Old in South Africa Hostel Mass Shooting: Rising Violence in Pretoria

Dec 06, 2025 09:01 pm CST

A deadly mass shooting at an illegal alcohol establishment in Pretoria, South Africa has claimed 11 lives, including a three-year-old child. This tragic incident highlights South Africa's ongoing struggle with gun violence, where approximately 63 people are killed daily, ranking among the world's highest murder rates. Police spokeswoman Athlenda Mathe confirmed that three gunmen fired indiscriminately at hostel occupants, with authorities still searching for the perpetrators.