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More than 10 suspects exited a minibus and opened fire at residents across multiple locations in Johannesburg's Cleveland informal settlement, killing at least 12 people and wounding nine; the motive is under investigation with possible links to organized crime and illicit mining, and no arrests had been made as a manhunt continues.
In a Cleveland informal settlement near Johannesburg, a late-night mass shooting left 12 people dead and at least nine injured after more than 10 suspects arrived by minibus, opened fire, and fled in the same vehicle; eleven victims died at the scene and one died later in hospital. Authorities say the motive is unclear and have mobilized detectives and crime specialists, with the area’s ties to illegal mining noted but not yet confirmed as the motive.
Unidentified gunmen stormed the Jumpers informal settlement near Johannesburg, killing 12 people and wounding nine, with more than 10 suspects fleeing as a manhunt unfolds; motive is unknown. One more victim died in hospital. The attack occurred in the Cleveland area, about six kilometres east of the city centre, amid South Africa’s high murder rate and widespread gun violence.
A late-night mass shooting in Johannesburg left 12 people dead and nine wounded as investigators search for suspects and motives. Officials have not yet connected the attack to illicit mining; South Africa continues to grapple with high violent crime rates, and authorities have previously deployed the army to assist in combating crime linked to organized networks.
Hundreds of South Africans marched in Johannesburg to protest illegal migration as shops closed amid fears of looting.
Bellarmine Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late president Robert Mugabe, was ordered deported from South Africa after pleading guilty to pointing a firearm and illegal residence; he was fined about $36,000. His cousin, Tobias Matonhodze, received a three-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to attempted murder and related charges following a February shooting at Bellarmine’s Johannesburg home that left a 23-year-old man critically injured. The gun cited in court was described by a judge as a toy, and Mugabe has faced multiple legal issues in the region and Zimbabwe previously.
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and co-accused Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze appeared in a Johannesburg court on charges including attempted murder, obstructing justice, illegal firearm possession, immigration contraventions and theft after a 23-year-old man was shot in the back in Hyde Park; the gun has not been recovered, the victim remains hospitalized, and bail applications are planned for 3 March.
A mass shooting at a tavern near Johannesburg, South Africa, has resulted in at least nine deaths and 10 injuries, with police launching a manhunt for the suspects involved.
The article describes Johannesburg's transformation in spring when thousands of jacaranda trees bloom, turning the city into a purple spectacle, and shares personal reflections on the author's connection to the city and its iconic trees.
Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city, is facing a severe water crisis, leaving millions without access to water for weeks. Residents, including those in the Soweto township, are suffering from dehydration, illness, and financial losses, leading to growing frustration with the government, particularly the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party. The city's failing infrastructure, including unmaintained water systems and frequent power outages, has contributed to the ongoing water shortages, prompting some residents to take drastic measures such as going off-grid or considering emigration.
Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city, is facing an unprecedented collapse of its water system, leading to severe shortages affecting millions of people. The crisis is attributed to a combination of hot weather shrinking reservoirs and decades of neglected infrastructure. Residents are lining up for water from municipal tanker trucks, with some resorting to purchasing expensive bottled water. The situation has sparked frustration and protests, with officials urging water conservation and warning of a potential total collapse of the water system if consumption is not reduced. The crisis has been years in the making due to poor management and failure to maintain aging water infrastructure, with even affluent suburbs now relying on municipal water tankers.
Johannesburg, South Africa is facing an unprecedented collapse of its water system, leading to severe shortages affecting millions of residents. The crisis is attributed to a combination of hot weather, crumbling infrastructure, and decades of neglect. Residents are lining up for water from municipal tanker trucks, with some resorting to purchasing expensive bottled water. The situation has sparked outrage and protests, with officials urging conservation and warning of a potential total collapse of the water system if consumption is not reduced. The crisis is seen as a result of poor management and failure to maintain aging water infrastructure, raising concerns about the ruling African National Congress ahead of an upcoming election.
A man in South Africa has been charged with 76 counts of murder and 86 counts of attempted murder for allegedly causing a deadly fire at an apartment building in Johannesburg last year, one of the country's worst disasters. The suspect, Sithembiso Lawrence Mdlalose, claimed during an inquiry that he started the fire while trying to hide the body of a man he had killed in the building's basement on the instructions of a Tanzanian drug dealer. The fire, which killed 76 people and left dozens injured, occurred in a building that had been abandoned by authorities and was being run by illegal landlords.
A man confessed to unintentionally starting a deadly fire in the Usindiso building in Johannesburg, South Africa, shedding light on the city's profound housing crisis. More than 500 people were left homeless, and survivors are now living in unsafe metal shacks with no water or power. The city's "bad buildings" are under investigation, with authorities pursuing court cases to evict people, while the ongoing public inquiry reveals a culture of neglect for the poorest in society. The suffering behind Johannesburg's neglected walls continues, as the city grapples with a lack of affordable housing and unsafe living conditions.
A man in South Africa confessed to starting a deadly building fire that killed 76 people in an attempt to hide the body of someone he had strangled on the orders of a drug dealer. The confession came during a public inquiry into the fire, and the man was subsequently arrested and will face multiple charges including 76 counts of murder. The building, owned by the city of Johannesburg but taken over by illegal landlords, was a haven for criminal activity and had locked or chained fire escapes, making the disaster even deadlier.