The sheer volume of new reports on the recent Mass Shooting in Gqeberha gives credence to the newsroom adage; “If it BLEEDS it LEADS” and it would appear that our Minister of Police, Bheki Cele is well aware of the media’s propensity to put tragedy on the from page. So maybe my questions of his motivation are asked and answered here: https://mygqeberha.com/please-tell-me-that-my-assumptions-are-wrong-minister-cele/ as well then!
Manhunt as gunmen kill 8 at birthday party in S.Africa – New Straits Times
New Straits Times
GQEBERHA, South Africa: Police in South Africa on Monday launched a manhunt after gunmen opened fire on a birthday party in the southern port city …
Gqeberha shooting: Cele says police can’t guess despite public demanding quick response
The Citizen
Police Minister Bheki Cele has urged the public to give the police space to do their work following a mass shooting in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha.
Eight killed in mass shooting at birthday party in South Africa – Reuters
Reuters
Gunmen killed eight people and wounded three others at a birthday party in South Africa at the weekend before fleeing, police said.
Eight people shot dead at birthday party in South Africa – The Guardian
The Guardian
Sunday’s attack in Eastern Cape province highlights country’s problems with violent crime.
Eight killed in ‘cold-blooded’ shooting during birthday party in South Africa’s Gqeberha
Republic World
A mass shooting during a birthday party in South Africa put at least eight people to death while severely injuring four others on the afternoon of …
Gqeberha: The Empire Teasers for February 2023 – Political Analysis South Africa
Political Analysis South Africa
Gqeberha: The Empire airs on Mzansi Magic from Mondays to Fridays at 21:00. Wednesday 1 February 2023. Episode 13. Fighting the spark. Anathi and …
Gqeberha: The Empire Teasers: 30 January – 3 February 2023 – Political Analysis South Africa
Political Analysis South Africa
Gqeberha: The Empire airs on Mzansi Magic from Mondays to Fridays at 21:00. Monday 30 January 2023. Traitors Everywhere. Luzuko faces off with the …
Birthday party gun massacre: Eight people are shot dead as killers burst into South African home
Daily Mail
Gunmen opened fire on a group of people celebrating a birthday at the weekend in the southern port city of Gqeberha in South Africa.
Eight killed in mass shooting at birthday party in South Africa – Times of India
Times of India
Rest of World News: Gunmen killed eight people and wounded three others at a birthday party in South Africa at the weekend before fleeing, …
Names of Gqeberha mass shooting victims, including two brothers who died at the scene, released
News24
By 7pm, it was a bloodbath. Eight. That is the number of people who were killed at Vusumzi Sishuba’s birthday party in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape on …
Eight people killed at birthday party: Police minister to visit scene of mass shooting in Eastern Cape
TimesLIVE
Police minister Bheki Cele will on Monday visit the scene of a mass shooting that claimed the lives of eight people who were gunned down on Sunday …
South Africa: Eight people shot dead in ‘callous and cold-blooded’ attack on birthday party
Sky News
Authorities are searching for two people who targeted a house in the city of Gqeberha on Sunday afternoon – while police have promised they “will …
Captain Grace Scrivens one of three England players in team of ICC Under-19 T20 World Cup
Sky Sports
England captain Grace Scrivens, leg-spinner Hannah Baker and fast bowler Ellie Anderson in ICC Team of the Tournament after inaugural Under-19 …
South Africa birthday party shooting: Eight killed in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape – BBC News
BBC
Unidentified gunmen “randomly shot at guests” as they danced in a house party, police say.
Eight killed in mass shooting at birthday party in South Africa – ABC News
ABC
A manhunt is underway in South Africa after two gunmen kill eight people and injure three others at a birthday party in the country’s Eastern Cape …
Birthday party shooting in South Africa kills 8, injures 3 – WRAL
WRAL
South African police are investigating a weekend shooting where eight people were killed and three injured after armed men opened fire at a house …
Gqeberha mass shooting death toll has risen to 8 – IOL
IOL
It is reported that two men allegedly gunned down seven people, with the eighth victim dying after being rushed to hospital.
Manhunt as gunmen kill 8 at birthday party in S.Africa – France 24
France 24
Police in South Africa on Monday launched a manhunt after gunmen opened fire on a birthday party in the southern port city of Gqeberha, …
Birthday party shooting in South Africa kills 8, injures 3 – The Washington Post
The Washington Post
South African police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a weekend shooting in South Africa that left eight people dead and three …
Gunmen kill 8 at birthday party in South Africa, say police – Anadolu Agency
Anadolu Agency
Authorities report latest in string of mass shootings with 3 people seriously injured – Anadolu Agency.
8 dead at birthday party shooting in South Africa – Voice of Nigeria
Voice of Nigeria
Eight people have been killed and three others injured during a mass shooting at a birthday party in Gqeberhacity in South Africa’s Eastern Cape …
Police Minister to visit Gqeberha mass shooting site – defenceWeb
defenceWeb
Police Minister, General Bheki Cele and the National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, will today lead a delegation of various experts …
Eight people dead as gunmen open fire at birthday party in South Africa – CNN
CNN
The shooting happened in the southern port city of Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth, and an investigation has been launched and a police manhunt is …
Eight people dead as gunmen open fire at birthday party in South Africa – KESQ
KESQ
By Nimi Princewill and Alex Stambaugh, CNN. Eight people were killed and three wounded after two gunmen entered a home and opened fire on a group …
Gunmen kill 8 at birthday party in South Africa | The Manila Times
The Manila Times
Bystanders wait behind a police tape marking the scene of a mass shooting in the city of Gqeberha, southern South Africa on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023.
Eight Killed In Gqeberha, Eastern Cape – News Today January 30, 2023
Naija News
Eight killed in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape Eight people have been killed and three others injured during a mass shooting at a birthday party in …
South Africa: Shooting at birthday party leaves 8 dead – DW – 01/30/2023
DW
Police are searching for two gunmen who opened fire on guests at a birthday party in Gqeberha. There has been a growing number of mass shootings …
Eight killed in mass shooting at birthday party in South Africa – ZimLive
ZimLive
The shooting was carried out by two attackers on Sunday afternoon at a house in Kwazakele, Gqeberha…
Who are The Real Gold Diggers of Gqeberha? The cast (with images) – Briefly.co.za
Briefly News
The Real Gold Diggers of Gqeberha is a highly anticipated reality television show that is set to premiere on February 3, 2023, on 1Magic, …
Gunmen kill eight at birthday party in South Africa: Police | World News – Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times
South Africa Shooting: The birthday celebrant was among those gunned down in the mass shooting in the southern port city of Gqeberha, …
Gunmen kill eight people at birthday party in South Africa | Gun Violence News – Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Police say three others were wounded in southern port city of Gqeberha and a manhunt for the perpetrators is under way.
Gunmen Kill Eight at Birthday Party in South Africa: Police
voanews.com
The birthday celebrant was among those gunned down in the mass shooting in the southern port city of Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth.
Eight dead in mass shooting at birthday party in South Africa – The Independent
The Independent
The South African Police Service (SAPS) said in a statement that the shooting took place in Kwazakele, Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape province on …
Eight Killed in Mass Shooting at Birthday Party in South Africa – USNews.com
USNews.com
Officers have given no indication of a motive for Sunday’s shooting. The incident follows a spate of mass gun attacks last year that shocked the …
KwaZakhele mass shooting death toll rises to eight – SABC News
SABC News
Police Minister Bheki Cele, and the National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola, are expected to visit the crime scene later on Monday. The …
Gunmen invade birthday party, kill celebrator, 7 others – PM News Nigeria
PM News Nigeria
Gunmen open fire on a group of people celebrating a birthday in a South African township on Sunday, killing eight and injuring three others.
Update on 8 killed in Gqeberha mass shooting – YouTube
YouTube
A large-scale police investigation has not resulted in arrests yet after yesterday’s mass murder in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.
Gqeberha mass shooting: Eight killed at horror house party – Swisher Post
Swisher Post
On Monday, Police Minister Bheki Cele landed in the Eastern Cape to attend a high-level law enforcement briefing on the deadly Gqeberha mass …
Eight killed in Gqeberha: Another week, another crime scene visit for Cele – South African
South African
Cele and police commissioner, Fannie Masemola, will lead a delegation of experts to the mass shooting crime scene in Kwazakele, Gqeberha.
Man in Gqeberha stabs his girlfriend to death – TDPel Media
TDPel Media
Police in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, have arrested a 39-year-old man suspected of killing his girlfriend over the weekend with a knife.
South Africa: Eight shot dead at birthday party – TVP World
TVP World
The police said no arrests had yet been made and that they were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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