South Africa: Mass shooting kills 12 near Johannesburg

Police are hunting for multiple suspects after gunmen killed 12 people in a Johannesburg settlement. The attack has highlighted ongoing violence in South Africa, where murder rates are among the world’s highest.

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Police in South Africa on Wednesday said gunmen had opened fire in the Cleveland area, leaving nine others injured.

Officers said more than 10 suspects are being sought after the Tuesday evening attack at the Jumpers informal settlement.

Police said the gunmen arrived in a white Toyota Quantum, entered from two access points and fired at multiple locations before fleeing in the same vehicle. The motive remains unclear.

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Edited by: Natalie Muller

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