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Five killed in broad daylight shooting in Atteridgeville

Five men were shot and killed outside a tuck shop in Atteridgeville, on Wednesday afternoon. Here is the latest information from the scene.

January 21, 2026
Corné van Zyl 1 minute read
Five killed in broad daylight shooting in Atteridgeville
Five people have been killed in a broad daylight shooting in Atteridgeville. Photo: Google Maps

The circumstances surrounding the incident were still unclear at the time of publishing.

According to available information, the shooting happened outside a tuck shop in Sekgamorogo Street in Jeffsville.

Emergency services and police are on the scene, and motorists and members of the public are urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes.

A shooting outside a tuck shop in Sekgamorogo Street, Jeffsville, left five men dead on Wednesday afternoon.

Updates will follow as more information becomes available.

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January 21, 2026
Corné van Zyl 1 minute read

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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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