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Pretoria

Alpha Ramushwana

8 December 2025 | 13:56

Speaking at a media briefing near the scene of the shooting on Monday, Masemola confirmed that the suspects have been identified

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola visited the scene of the Saulsville Mass shooting on Monday, 8 December 2025. Picture: Alpha Ramushwana/EWN.

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has confirmed that while the suspects of the Saulsville mass shooting are still at large, authorities now know who they are.

A manhunt is underway for three men who attacked a tavern at a hostel on Saturday morning, killing 12 people, including three minors.

In total, 25 people were shot, with some survivors still receiving treatment in hospital.

Speaking at a media briefing near the scene of the shooting on Monday, Masemola confirmed that the suspects have been identified.

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JUST IN: National police commissioner Fannie Masemola says police have identified the suspect behind the deadly Saulsville mass shooting.

He says one of the alleged shooters was released on parole in September.

12 people were and a total of 25 were shot. @JusstAlpha pic.twitter.com/S9UeZSaUuW
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) December 8, 2025