Gunmen kill at least 11 at house party in KwaMakhutha
Three gunmen entered a small house in KwaMakhutha township near Durban and opened fire at a late-night party, killing at least 11 people and wounding three, police and local officials said. Ten victims died at the scene, including a pregnant woman, and one died at a hospital. Authorities said some victims were known in criminal investigations but would not give details, and the motive remains unknown. Police said they are searching for three suspects and an acting national commissioner ordered a special 72-hour operation, as forensic teams processed the scene amid a wider pattern of mass shootings and high homicide rates.
At least 11 people were killed at a house party.
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There have been several mass shootings recently in South Africa. Police record high homicide totals and say illegal firearms are common. Police are now searching and may make arrests during a special 72-hour operation.
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