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Residents of the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, suspect illegal mining to be behind last night's mass shooting. Twelve people were killed and nine others wounded after a group of men randomly opened fire in the informal settlement. The more than ten suspects then fled the scene in a taxi. Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni investigators are following strong leads, despite the lack of arrests.Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Security Strategist and Retired Interpol Ambassador, Andy Mashaile

Residents of the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, have called for police visibility in their area. The call comes after twelve people were killed and nine others wounded in a shooting incident in the area last night. More than ten suspects are still at large.Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter Sashin Naidoo.

Zakhele Mthethwa, the 22-year-old man seen in a viral video allegedly assaulting an elderly woman, has appeared in court. The charge against him has been upgraded from assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm to attempted murder. Mthethwa has been remanded in custody to secure legal representation through legal aid and is expected back in court on Thursday, 11 June 2026. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Mpumalanga Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Donald Mdhluli  

South Africa's economy has grown by a modest zero-point-five percent in the first quarter of 2026 from zero-point-four percent in last quarter of 2025. The latest data released by Statistics South Africa shows that Gross Domestic Product was supported by increased output in the agriculture, finance, trade, transport and the mining sectors contributed positively to the economy in the first quarter of the year. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to  KPMG Economist, Frank Blackmore 

A University of Cape Town study has found alarming levels of alcohol use among adolescent girls and young women in SA. Researchers found that nearly one in 3 young women surveyed consumed alcohol, some of them engaging in binge drinking. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Mpho Tlali, senior research officer at the Center for Integrated Data and Epidemiological Research (CIDER) in the School of Public Health at the University of Cape Town.

The Border Management Authority says it has processed 663 Ghanaian nationals for repatriation through OR Tambo International Airport over the weekend. BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato says the operation was conducted in partnership with the Ghanaian High Commission and other government stakeholders. More than 490 travellers were declared undesirable after overstaying their visas. BMA's Deputy Assistant Commissioner Mmemme Mogotsi explains 

More than 300 EPWP workers otherwise called Green Army will today march to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's office in Johannesburg to demand their reinstatement. The Green Army claim their contracts were unlawfully terminated and some of them have never been paid while others were paid a monthly stipend of 2-thousand 800 instead of the government mandated monthly allowance of 5-thousand - 700 rand. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter Horisani Sithole

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is intensifying efforts to curb the employment of undocumented foreign nationals. He says the South African Police Service, Home Affairs and the Department of Employment and Labour will step up inspections at workplaces. Ramaphosa says the Labour Department has begun recruiting 10,000 inspectors this financial year to strengthen enforcement. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Employment and Labour, inspector general Aggy Moiloa. 

KwaThema residents have embarked on a protest march which is expected to move between KwaThema and Springs today. Residents are reportedly calling for government to take decisive action on issues affecting communities. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter Luyanda Danca

The Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mosa Chabane, has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's call for stronger action against illegal immigration. Chabane says government departments must urgently implement the President's directives to strengthen immigration enforcement, tackle corruption, and improve border security. He also backed plans to increase labour inspectors and immigration officers, while stressing the need for regional cooperation to address migration challenges across Africa. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Committee Chair Mosa Chabane