Mayor confirms 13 killed in a shooting at the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland on the night of June 9. Mayor Dada Morero visited the site on June 11 to assess the situation and offer city support.
Victims identified by nationality (11 of the 13 deceased identified):
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South Africa (3): Includes Melusi Mthembu (40) and Anele Mayeza.
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Mozambique (4): Matilda Matsimbe, Matsinhe Matsimbe, Jone Paulo Mussadaro, and Joao Jeremia Manuel (21).
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Zimbabwe (2): Includes Hillary Ndoro (32).
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Lesotho (1): A 43-year-old woman who later died in the hospital.
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Malawi (1): Full name unconfirmed.
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4. AFRICA / DEPORTATION UPDATE
Ireland deports 42 South African nationals on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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Flight Details: Chartered flight departed Dublin at ~3:30 PM, arrived in Johannesburg early on June 19 (~4:00 AM Irish time). Cost: ~€735,000 (excl. VAT).
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Demographics: 9 men, 18 women, and 15 children (all children traveled with family groups; none were unaccompanied).
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Reason: All were living in Ireland without legal permission and subject to deportation orders. Two had prior criminal convictions.
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Context: This is Ireland’s 4th deportation charter flight of 2026 (over 130 people removed previously).
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Escorts: Flight accompanied by Gardaí (police), medical staff, an interpreter, and a human rights observer.
