A mass shooting at the Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria, resulted in the deaths of 10 people.
More than 10 others were wounded and taken to hospital, police said.
The attack occurred at about 4am on Saturday.
No further details are immediately available on the incident, which is under investigation.
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