At least 11 dead in mass shooting at house party in South Africa

A mass shooting at a house party in South Africa resulted in the deaths of at least 11 individuals, police announced on Tuesday night. The incident occurred in the KwaMakhutha area, located approximately 19 miles (30km) south of Durban on the country's eastern coast. Three men reportedly entered the residence and began firing, leaving a trail of casualties. Among the victims was a pregnant woman, who tragically passed away from her injuries. Three other individuals sustained gunshot wounds and required medical attention.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is actively searching for the suspects, but no arrests have been made as of yet. Initial information suggests that 13 men and one woman, believed to be pregnant, were hosting a party inside a house when the attackers arrived. Ten victims, including the pregnant woman, succumbed to their injuries at the scene, while four others were transported to the hospital, where one of them later died from gunshot wounds.

The motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this time. However, SAPS stated that some of the individuals present at the house were known to them due to ongoing investigations into criminal activity. Police have not provided further details regarding these investigations. While the motive for the shooting cannot be confirmed at this stage, SAPS indicated that a feud between rival groups could not be ruled out as a potential explanation.