Assailants entered the hostel late at night and launched a random shooting spree while leaving 25 people injured in total
PRETORIA: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-Dec 6th, 2025) A brutal armed assault on a hostel in the South African capital of Pretoria has resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, with several others critically injured.
The international news agencies reported that the assailants entered the hostel late at night and launched a random shooting spree while leaving 25 people injured in total. The attack has left the local community in shock and prompted a swift response from law enforcement agencies.
The authorities confirmed that 14 of the injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals in critical condition, where they are currently receiving emergency treatment.
The eyewitnesses stated that the attackers, believed to be three to four in number, fled the scene after the shooting and remain at large.
Among the victims, there were both local South African citizens and foreign nationals, raising concerns over the potential targeting of immigrant communities in the attack.
The police have classified the incident as a terrorist act and have launched an extensive search operation across the city to apprehend the suspects.
In their investigation, the law enforcement agencies are utilizing advanced technology and CCTV footage to track the movements of the assailants. The officials have assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway and that all aspects of the attack are being examined.
A case has been registered, and the authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as they work to uncover the motive behind the devastating assault.
