Government of South Africa

A mass shooting in Johannesburg's Cleveland suburb left 12 people dead and at least nine injured, with police attributing the attack to an armed gang linked to organized crime and illegal mining. The attackers, numbering at least 10, opened fire in an informal settlement before fleeing in a minibus, and no arrests have been made as investigations continue.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticized misinformation campaigns that create division as the government works to address illegal immigration and enhance migration management.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa will send envoys across Africa and globally to address migration challenges. The government aims to intensify diplomatic efforts to tackle these issues.