A gunman kills at least 4 people in shooting after South Africa memorial service
Police say 43 politically linked killings have been recorded this year as investigators examine whether the attack was tied to local election tensions.
- On Tuesday, a gunman killed four African National Congress Youth League members near Mogobeng Primary School in Katlehong as mourners left a memorial service.
- The memorial honored local ANC leader Jeanette Magugu, fatally shot earlier this month, amid escalating tensions ahead of November 4 local government elections.
- After surrendering to police on Tuesday, the suspect now faces murder and attempted murder charges under investigation by the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team, police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said.
- Three additional victims, including a child aged 12, remain hospitalized with gunshot injuries; Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate Khathutshelo Rasilingwane demanded Parliament summon senior police leadership.
- The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime reported 43 politically linked killings in South Africa this year, with at least 38 deaths in September mass shootings alone.
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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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