Police launch manhunt after 11 killed in ‘senseless’ KwaMakhutha massacre
Police said 'a feud between rival groupings cannot be ruled out'.
South African police have launched a 72-hour manhunt after a deadly massacre that left 11 people dead and three injured in the KwaMakhutha area, south of Durban. Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane condemned the senseless loss of life and offered condolences to the families of the deceased, urging a swift recovery for those injured.
Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda stated that while the motive remains unclear, a feud between rival groups cannot be ruled out. The victims, including a pregnant woman, were reportedly attending a party when three armed men stormed the house and opened fire. Ten victims died at the scene, and four were hospitalized; one of them later died from gunshot wounds.
Preliminary investigations suggest some victims were under investigation for illegal activities, but specifics are confidential. Police are urging community members to provide information to aid in identifying and apprehending the suspects via Crime Stop or the MySaps app.
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