Twelve killed, nine injured in Johannesburg shooting: South African police

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“At slightest ​12 radical ⁠were killed and 9 were injured connected Tuesday (June 9, 2026) evening ‌when gunmen opened occurrence astatine an ‌informal colony successful ‌Cleveland, ⁠east of Johannesburg,” constabulary ⁠said connected Wednesday (June 10, 2026).

Police said successful a connection ​that they ‌had launched a manhunt for much than 10 suspects pursuing ‌the onslaught astatine ​the Jumpers informal settlement. The motive for the ⁠attack is not known.

Police said the ‌suspects arrived successful a achromatic Toyota Quantum, entered the colony from 2 entree points and ‌opened occurrence astatine aggregate locations ​before fleeing successful the aforesaid vehicle. South ⁠Africa has 1 ⁠of the world's highest execution ‌rates, averaging astir 60 a day.

Published - June 10, 2026 01:07 p.m. IST

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