Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Gunmen Kill 11 at KwaMakhutha House Party
Three armed men reportedly attacked a house party in KwaMakhutha, South Africa.
KwaMakhutha is south of the city of Durban.
The shooting happened on Tuesday.
Police said 11 people were killed.
A woman believed to be pregnant was among those who died.
Three other people were injured.
Ten victims died at the scene, and another died after going to the hospital.
Police do not yet know why the attack happened.
They are searching for the suspected gunmen.
Three armed men opened fire at a house party in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban.
Police said at least 11 people were killed and three others injured.
The victims included a woman believed to be pregnant and 13 men attending Tuesday’s gathering.
Ten people died at the scene, while one of four hospitalized victims later succumbed to injuries.
Police said the motive was unknown and were searching for the suspects.
- Who
- Three armed men allegedly opened fire on partygoers, killing 11 people and injuring three.
- What
- A shooting at a house party left at least 11 people dead and three injured.
- When
- The attack occurred on Tuesday; police reported the deaths on Wednesday.
- Where
- A township in KwaMakhutha, KwaZulu-Natal province, about 30 kilometers south of Durban, South Africa.
- Why
- The motive was not known; police said some victims were known to authorities, without providing details.
Police Account
Unresolved Questions
Attack details
Police Account
Police said three armed men opened fire on guests at the house party, killing 11 and injuring three.
Unresolved Questions
The suspects had not been identified or arrested, so details about their actions remained under investigation.
Possible motive
Police Account
Police said initial inquiries showed that some victims were known to authorities.
Unresolved Questions
Police did not disclose what that meant, and the motive for the attack was still unknown.
- Deaths
- At least 11 people
- Injured
- Three people
- Suspects
- Three armed men
- Location
- KwaMakhutha, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Distance from Durban
- About 30 kilometers south of Durban
- Victims at party
- A woman believed to be pregnant and 13 men
- Investigation
- Police were searching for the suspects; the motive remained unknown