Incident Overview

On Saturday, June ‍12th,​ a shooting in Pretoria, South Africa,‍ resulted in the deaths of 11 people ‌and injuries to 14 others. The incident occurred inside an unlicensed ⁣bar in the Soulsville area of Pretoria, according to a statement released by the South African Police Service.

victims

Among the fatalities were three minors: a 3-year-old child, a 12-year-old child, and a 16-year-old girl. The identities of the other victims have not yet been released by authorities.

Inquiry ‌and⁢ suspects

Police are⁤ currently tracking ⁤three suspects in connection with the shooting, but thier identities remain undisclosed. The investigation is ongoing to determine the motive behind the attack ⁣and the circumstances leading up⁢ to the ​incident. The police statement did not specify whether the shooting took place inside or outside ‌the bar.

south Africa’s High Murder⁢ Rate

This incident‌ underscores the persistently high levels of violent crime in South Africa.Official data indicates that the country experiences an ‍average of approximately⁢ 60 murders per day. According to Statistics South Africa, there were 27,682 murders in ‍the 2022/2023 ‌financial year, equating to ‌roughly 76 murders per day. This represents a slight decrease from‍ the previous year,but remains considerably ⁢higher than global ‍averages.

Factors⁤ contributing to the high murder rate ⁤include socioeconomic inequalities, gang violence, and the widespread availability of firearms. The South African ⁤government has implemented various initiatives to address crime, including increased policing and community-based programs, but challenges remain.

Source Details

This report is based on information ⁣initially reported by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on June 12,⁤ 2023, and updated with data from Statistics ⁢South Africa ⁤ as of December 6, 2025.