1 killed, another shot in the head at Pretoria stationery shop

A person who was critically injured when shot in the head has been transported to hospital.

August 27, 2025
Corné van Zyl Less than a minute
A photo taken at the scene of the shooting at Uitkyk Stationery shop. Photo: Itumeleng Mokoena

One person was killed and another critically injured when gunshots were fired inside Uitkyk Stationery shop in Silverton, Pretoria, this morning.

Pretoria Rekord reports that, according to the Volunteer Emergency Medical Response Unit (VEMRU), the shooting happened just before 09:00.

“On arrival, we found two patients with gunshot wounds. On further assessment, we found that one patient sustained fatal injuries, while the second patient was in a critical condition after sustaining a shot to the head,” said VEMRU.

It added that multiple emergency services worked together to stabilise the person who was in critical condition.

“The circumstances surrounding the incident will be subject to a SAPS investigation.”

At the time of publishing, police had not yet confirmed the shooting or provided further information.

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August 27, 2025
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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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