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Shooting at South Africa house party kills 11, injures three

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Three armed men killed at least eleven people and injured three others by opening fire on guests at a house party in KwaMakhutha township near Durban, South Africa. The attack occurred on Tuesday night, with ten victims dying immediately and another person succumbing to injuries later in the hospital. Among those affected were a pregnant woman and thirteen men; some of the deceased had prior involvement with law enforcement according to initial investigations which did not specify further details. This incident highlights South Africa's ongoing struggle with high crime rates, where approximately 60 murders are reported daily on average.
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On September 22, at least 11 people were killed in a mass shooting during a house party in KwaMakhutha township, about 30 kilometers south of Durban, South Africa. The victims included a pregnant woman and 13 men; four additional victims were injured with one later succumbing to their injuries in the hospital. Three armed suspects entered the home around 11 PM local time, forced guests into a single room before opening fire, and set ablaze a car belonging to one of the deceased. Police are investigating but have not yet disclosed motives or identified any suspects. South Africa has high rates of violent crime, with an average of about 60 murders daily, often linked to gang feuds over turf wars and drug trafficking.

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Shooting at South Africa house party kills 11, injures three JOHANNESBURG, Sept 23 - Three armed men opened fire on guests at a house party in a township south of the South African city of Durban, killing at least 11 and injuring three, police said on Wednesday.
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Shooting at South Africa house party kills 11, injures three JOHANNESBURG, Sept 23 - Three armed men opened fire on guests at a house party in a township south of the South African city of Durban, killing at least 11 and injuring three, police said on Wednesday. asserted
police → kill → Wednesday
A woman believed to be pregnant and 13 men were among those attending Tuesday's party in the township of KwaMakhutha in KwaZulu-Natal province, police said. asserted
police → believe → province
"Ten victims, including the woman, died at the scene and four were taken to hospital, were one of them succumbed to gunshot injuries," they added in a statement. asserted
they → include → statement
The motive for the attack is not known, but police said initial investigation showed some of the victims were known to authorities, without giving details. asserted
some → know → details
South Africa has one of the world's highest murder rates, averaging about 60 a day. asserted
Africa → have → 60
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