At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a house party in KwaMakhutha, a township about 30 kilometres south of Durban, South Africa.
The shooting occurred late on Tuesday, September 22, when three armed men reportedly entered a house where a group of people had gathered and opened fire. Ten victims died at the scene, while another succumbed to gunshot injuries at a hospital. Three others were wounded.
Police said one of the victims was a woman believed to be pregnant. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the suspects, but no arrests had been made as of Wednesday.
According to the South African Police Service, 13 men and one woman were reportedly inside the house when the attackers arrived. Police said some of the victims were known to authorities in connection with investigations into criminal activity.
The motive for the attack remains unclear. However, police said a possible feud between rival groups could not be ruled out as investigations continue.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli visited the area and called for information that could assist investigators in identifying and arresting those responsible.
The shooting adds to a series of mass shootings recorded in South Africa in recent months. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the latest incident, including whether a vehicle reportedly set alight near the house is connected to the attack.
