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Saturday, December 13, 2025
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A terrible event happened in South Africa early on Saturday. Gunmen attacked a bar in Saulsville, a town near Pretoria. Sadly, eleven people lost their lives. Fourteen other people were injured in the attack.

The attackers entered the bar around 4:30 a.m. They started shooting at the people inside. The police found twenty-five victims at the scene. One more person died later from their injuries. The police are now looking for at least three suspects.

This violence is linked to illegal bars in the country. These places often have criminal activity. The police spokesperson said these illegal bars are a big problem. Many murders happen in these unlicensed establishments.

South Africa has a lot of violent crime. The country has a high number of murders each year. The police are trying to stop this by closing illegal bars. They have closed many such places and made many arrests.

This sad event has started discussions about safety and crime. It shows the difficult challenges the country faces. The investigation is continuing to find those responsible.

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