National police commissioner meets premier

Police have launched a manhunt after two serious incidents in Gauteng at the weekend an assassination and a mass shooting.

- Marizka Coetzer

On Saturday 25 people were shot, with 12 dead and 13 survivors recovering in hospital following a mass shooting at an illegal tavern early on Saturday morning by three suspects.

Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has described the Saulsville mass murders as heartbreaking and unacceptable acts of criminality that have no place in Gauteng.

“We are distressed by the loss of innocent lives, including young children, in this senseless act of violence. Our hearts go out to the families,” he said.

Lesufi said law enforcement authorities, supported by specialised units, were following strong leads and working around the clock to track down the suspects responsible for the attack.