A gunman kills at least 4 people in shooting after South Africa memorial service
Police said seven people were shot and the case was handed to a political killings task team as investigators examine a possible motive.
- On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, a gunman opened fire on mourners leaving a memorial service in Katlehong, killing four ANC Youth League members. Police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili confirmed the suspect surrendered and remains in custody.
- Mourners were returning from a memorial service for Jeanette Magugu, a local ANC leader fatally shot earlier this month. The incident at Mogobeng Primary School reflects a pattern of suspected politically motivated killings in the region.
- Gunfire erupted at about 6:50 PM in Sophangisa Street, Katlehong North, wounding five others, including a 12-year-old child. Witnesses described victims marching in tribute to the slain leader when the gunman confronted them.
- The Gauteng Political Killings Task Team has assumed the investigation with murder and attempted murder charges filed. Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate Khathutshelo Rasilingwane condemned the violence, demanding Parliament's police committee address the failure to curb metro crime.
- This attack reflects the volatile security climate ahead of the November 4 local elections. The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime reported 43 killings linked to suspected political motives this year, surpassing previous annual records.
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Last night, a man opened fire at the commemoration of a deceased local politician in the South African city of Johannesburg. Four people were killed, including at least one child. Three other attendees were injured. The suspect turned himself in and is now in custody. Local media say that several victims are members of the ANC party's youth division. It is currently the largest political party in the South African Parliament. Last night's memori…
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The Independent (US)At least 2 dead as gunman targets politician’s memorial service in South Africa
The horror attack left at least two mourners dead and five others injured, as police say the shooting is being investigated by a political killings task team
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A gunman kills at least 4 people in shooting after South Africa memorial service
Police say at least four people were killed when a gunman opened fire on a group leaving a memorial service for a local politician in South Africa.
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