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South Africa house party shooting leaves 11 dead, 3 wounded, police say

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On September 22, 2026, three gunmen killed at least eleven people and wounded three others during a house party in KwaMakhutha township near Durban, South Africa. The shooting occurred around 9 PM when the suspects entered the gathering and started firing indiscriminately; one of the victims was reportedly pregnant. Police are currently investigating the incident and searching for the perpetrators as of September 23, 2026.

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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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The shooting happened Tuesday (September 22) night in the KwaMakhutha township around 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of the city of Durban on the east coast.

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2026-09-23 · The Hindu

South Africa house party shooting leaves 11 dead, 3 wounded, police say · assertive framing

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Three assailants shot at least 11 people to death in a mass shooting at a house party in South Africa, police said on Wednesday (September 23, 2026). asserted

police → shoot → Wednesday

One of the victims was a woman who was believed to be pregnant, police said in a statement. asserted

police → believe → statement

Three other people were wounded. asserted

people → wound → ?

The shooting happened Tuesday (September 22) night in the KwaMakhutha township around 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of the city of Durban on the east coast. asserted

shooting → happen → coast

The people had gathered at the house for a party when the suspects entered and opened fire, police said. asserted

police → gather → fire

Police said they were searching for the suspects. asserted

they → say → suspects