By REGINALD KANYANE
21 December 2025- Gauteng Serious and Violent Crime Investigations together with Crime Detection Tracing Unit have launched a manhunt for the suspects involved in a multiple shooting incident during the early hours in Bekkersdal on 21 December 2025. The incident has resulted in nine people being killed and 10 being injured.
The Gauteng police spokesperson, Brigadier Brenda Muridili said the incident occurred just before 1am, at Tambo Section. Muridili said it is reported that about 12 unknown suspects in a white kombi and a silver sedan, opened fire at tavern patrons and continued to shoot randomly as they fled the scene.
“The tavern is licensed. The injured have been taken to medical facilities for treatment. The police have mobilised all the necessary resources including Forensic Crime Scene Management and Crime Intelligence. The motive for the shooting will be determined by investigation.
“Anyone with information that may assist with the investigation can contact SAPS Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or send tip-offs on MySAPS App,” she said.
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