Overview
- Authorities say 25 people were shot at an unlicensed shebeen inside the Saulsville hostel in Atteridgeville in the early hours of December 6.
- Twelve victims have died and 13 others remain hospitalized, with police confirming the deceased include a 3-year-old boy, a 12-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl.
- Investigators report at least three unidentified gunmen opened fire indiscriminately on patrons, and no arrests or motive have been announced.
- Police say the attack occurred around 4:15 a.m. but was only reported near 6:00 a.m., prompting a large forensic and serious-crime response at the scene.
- SAPS highlights recurring violence at unlicensed liquor outlets and cites earlier shutdowns of more than 11,000 illegal premises as enforcement continues.