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Unidentified gunmen have killed 13 people and wounded nine others after storming the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg city centre.
The attack occurred shortly after 11pm on Tuesday when more than 10 armed suspects arrived in a vehicle, entered the settlement through both entrances, and opened fire on residents at multiple locations before fleeing the scene.
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One of the victims later died in hospital, bringing the confirmed death toll to 13.
Police have launched a massive manhunt for the suspects. The motive for the attack remains unknown.
A police spokeswoman confirmed that the suspects moved through the area shooting indiscriminately at residents and community members.
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South Africa continues to grapple with one of the world’s highest murder rates, recording more than 60 homicides daily on average. The country is awash with both legal and illegal firearms, with shootings often linked to gang rivalries and competition between informal businesses.
The incident has sparked outrage and renewed calls for stronger measures to tackle violent crime in informal settlements around Johannesburg.
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