A gunman kills at least 4 people in shooting after South Africa memorial service
The suspect surrendered and police handed the case to a political killings task team as investigators examine a possible motive.
- On Tuesday, a gunman opened fire on mourners leaving a memorial service in Katlehong, killing four African National Congress Youth League members; the death toll rose to four after two victims died in hospital.
- The attack followed a memorial service for Jeanette Magugu, a local ANC leader killed earlier this month, as political tensions escalated ahead of the November 4 municipal elections.
- Victims aged between 12 and 27 sustained gunshot injuries near Mogobeng Primary School, police said, while the alleged shooter surrendered to authorities shortly after the incident.
- The Gauteng Political Killings Task Team assumed the investigation as Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi visited the scene, signaling official response to the violence.
- DA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate Khathutshelo Rasilingwane demanded senior police leadership address the surge in politically linked assassinations, with 43 people killed in 45 attacks this year.
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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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