Mass shooting in South African township kills eleven
Three gunmen opened fire on a gathering of fourteen people at a house party in KwaMakhutha township near Durban, killing eleven including a pregnant woman and injuring three others. Police have not confirmed the motive but suggested the shooting could be connected to a feud between rival groups. The suspects have fled and a manhunt has begun.
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At least eleven people were killed in a mass shooting late on Tuesday in the KwaMakhutha township near Durban, South Africa. Three men stormed a residential building where 14 people, including a pregnant woman, were reportedly holding a party and opened fire. Ten victims died at the scene while a fourth person died from injuries sustained in hospital. Police stated that some of the victims were "on their watch in connection with illegal activities," though they declined to provide further details to protect the ongoing investigation. While the motive remains unconfirmed, officers said they could not rule out "a feud between rival groupings." According to a local television reporter present at the scene, the attackers set fire to a vehicle belonging to one of the victims before escaping. A manhunt has been launched for three suspects described as carrying pistols and rifles. South Africa has one of the world's highest murder rates, with police data showing more than 60 killings a day nationwide. This shooting follows a series of recent violent incidents, including the discovery of at least nine murdered women in recent weeks, which has increased public concern about the country's persistent gang, gun and gender-based violence.
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