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South Africa launches manhunt after mass shooting kills 12 in Gauteng

A mass shooting in Gauteng province, South Africa killed 12 people late Tuesday, June 10, triggering an active manhunt by authorities. Gauteng's top police official stated it remains too early to determine whether the incident connects to illegal mining operations in the region. Investigators are pursuing leads as details emerge about the motive and perpetrators.

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  • โœ“A mass shooting in Gauteng province, South Africa killed 12 people on Tuesday, June 10. (Source: africanews, corroborated by 53+ US MSM articles)
  • โœ“A manhunt is underway following the incident. (Source: africanews, corroborated by 53+ US MSM articles)
  • โœ“Gauteng province's top police official indicated the connection to illegal mining remains undetermined at the time of the statement. (Source: africanews)

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  • ~The incident may be related to illegal mining in the area, though authorities have not confirmed this connection. (Source: Gauteng police statement, per africanews)
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Coverage4 of 14 major US outlets
PublishedJune 11, 2026 at 12:46 PM PDT

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