BREAKING: Ten killed and ten injured in Pretoria Saulsville hostel shooting
A night of violence unfolded in Pretoria after 10 people were gunned down at Saulsville Hostel.
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Police have confirmed that 10 people were shot dead at Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria, while more than 10 others were injured and taken to the hospital.
“At least 10 people were killed in Saulsville, Pretoria. More than 10 were injured and have been taken to the hospital. District Commissioner Major Gen. Thine is on the scene,” SAPS national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said.
This incident follows the killing of Witness D, Marius “Vlam” van der Merwe, who was shot dead in Brakpan on Friday in front of his family.
Van der Merwe, 41, recently appeared before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which is investigating alleged corruption, the shielding of criminal networks, and political interference in the justice system. He was killed shortly after 8pm.
The suspects were reportedly travelling in a white Nissan NP200 bakkie with a canopy.
Mathe confirmed that the National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, will meet and brief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga on progress in the investigation.
*This is a developing story*
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