VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE: Jumpers shooting death toll climbs to 13: The devastated families left behind (opens original article in a new tab)

The death toll from a mass shooting in Jumpers informal settlement, Johannesburg, has reached 13, with victims' families facing trauma, financial struggles, and fears of further violence.

• The death toll of the mass shooting at Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, on 9 June 2026 has risen to 13 after a 43-year-old woman died from her injuries.
• Families of the victims are traumatized, struggling to retrieve bodies, and fearing further violence, with some lacking financial resources for repatriation.
• The motive for the shooting remains unknown, though some speculate it is linked to illegal mining syndicates.