At least twelve people were killed and nine others injured in a shooting at a slum in Johannesburg, South Africa, on the night of June 10, 2026. Police said the attack occurred near a petrol station in the Cleveland area when ten suspects arrived in a white Toyota Quantum vehicle. The attackers entered the slum through two access points and opened fire on residents before fleeing in the same vehicle. Authorities have launched a search operation to locate the suspects, though the motive for the attack remains unclear.

According to police, eight men and three women died at the scene, while one person succumbed to injuries at the hospital. South Africa is among the countries with one of the highest murder rates globally, with an average of about sixty killings per day. Shootings in informal settlements are reported to be common, reflecting ongoing challenges with violent crime and public safety.

Police investigations are ongoing as authorities work to identify the perpetrators and determine the cause of the attack.