11 killed, 3 children among victims, in Pretoria bar mass shooting

• 11 people, including three children, were killed in a mass shooting at an unlicensed bar in Saulsville township near Pretoria, South Africa.
• Another 14 individuals were wounded and hospitalized with gunshot injuries.
• The children killed were a 3-year-old boy, a 12-year-old boy, and a 16-year-old girl.
• Police are currently searching for three suspects in connection with the incident.
• South Africa has one of the highest homicide rates globally, with over 26,000 homicides recorded in 2024.

Why It Matters: This highlights the tragic human cost of gun violence, including children, in South Africa.