Eleven Lives Lost in Kwamakhutha House Shooting Tragedy

WHO:

ABC News World - Police reported that assailants were involved in the shooting.

IJR - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli is expected to visit the scene.

WHAT:

ABC News World - A mass shooting occurred at a house party, resulting in at least 11 deaths and 3 injuries.

IJR - Gunmen stormed a house in KwaMakhutha, killing at least 10 to 14 people and wounding several others, including a pregnant woman.

WHERE:

ABC News World - The incident took place in KwaMakhutha, South Africa.

IJR - The specific area mentioned is Ziko in KwaMakhutha, Durban.

WHEN:

IJR - A visit by KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli is planned to assess the incident.

HOW:

ABC News World - The assailants shot at the victims during the house party.

(UPDATED September 23, 2026 07:59 UTC)

A tragic mass shooting at a house party in KwaMakhutha, South Africa, has resulted in at least 11 deaths and several injuries, including a pregnant woman. Gunmen stormed the gathering, killing between 10 to 14 people and wounding others in the chaos. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli is expected to visit the scene to assess the situation.