A shooting incident at a tavern in Zithobeni, Bronkhorstspruit has left five people killed and six were injured.
The incident happened 5 October 2025 at about 01:30. It is reported by witnesses that two men, known in the community, came into the tavern and demanded that one of the patrons hand over his licensed firearm.
A shot went off and when the patrons ran outside, the suspects fired randomly. The patron with a firearm was shot and injured and his firearm was taken.
The incident resulted in five fatalities and six injuries. The injured were transported to nearby medical facilities for treatment. (Only one deceased has been identified so far and all the injured have been identified)
The injured patron whose firearm was taken, will be charged with contravention of the Firearms Control Act, Act 60 of 2000, for the negligent handling of his 9mm pistol.
The Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit has registered cases of five counts of murder and six counts of attempted murder.
The Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Tracking Team is tracing the suspects.
Bongi Sikelo 