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  "id": 9313015,
  "title": "A mass shooting at a house party in South Africa kills 11, including a pregnant woman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/a-mass-shooting-at-a-house-party-in-south-africa-kills-11-including-a-9313015",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T10:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
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    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260923/a-mass-shooting-at-a-house-party-in-south-africa-kills-11-including-a-pregnant-woman"
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  "account": "A mass shooting unfolded at a house party in South Africa on Tuesday night, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 individuals, including a woman who was possibly pregnant. The incident occurred in KwaMakhutha township, located approximately 19 miles south of Durban on the country's eastern coast. The victims were gathered at the residence for a celebratory gathering when three armed suspects entered the house and commenced a shooting spree. Ten people, including the pregnant woman, succumbed to their injuries at the scene, while a remaining individual died later at a hospital. The identities and condition of the three wounded individuals remain undisclosed by authorities. Police have initiated a search for the gunmen, currently seeking three suspects, with no arrests made thus far. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, although it was noted that several individuals present at the party were already under police investigation for criminal activities. However, authorities declined to provide further details regarding these ongoing investigations.",
  "summary": "CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Three shooters killed at least 11 people including a woman who was believed to be pregnant in a late-night attack at a house party in South Africa , police said Wednesday. Three others were wounded in the mass shooting Tuesday night in KwaMakhutha township around 30 kilometers (19 miles) south of the city of Durban on the east coast. The people had gathered at the house…",
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