Tragic House Party Shooting in South Africa Claims 11 Lives

WHO:

CNN - Three assailants were involved in the shooting.

BBC News - One of the victims is believed to be a pregnant woman.

WHAT:

CNN - At least 11 people were shot to death in a mass shooting at a house party.

IJR - The number of fatalities is reported as between 10 to 14 people, with several others wounded.

WHERE:

CNN - The shooting occurred in the KwaMakhutha township, approximately 30 kilometers (19 miles) south of Durban, South Africa.

IJR - The specific area of the shooting is identified as Ziko in KwaMakhutha.

WHEN:

CNN - The shooting took place on a Tuesday night.

WHY:

CNN - The motive for the shooting is not known, but police indicated that some attendees were known to them as part of investigations into criminal activity.

CNN - Police stated that a feud between rival groupings cannot be ruled out as a potential motive.

HOW:

CNN - The assailants entered the house and opened fire on the party attendees.

IJR - The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the eThekwini District Tracing Team are investigating the incident.

(UPDATED September 23, 2026 09:00 UTC)

At least 11 people were shot to death in a mass shooting at a house party in Ziko, KwaMakhutha, which is located about 30 kilometers south of Durban, South Africa. Among the victims, one is believed to be a pregnant woman, and the number of fatalities is reported to be between 10 to 14, with several others wounded. The assailants, three in total, entered the house and opened fire, while police are investigating the incident and have not ruled out a feud between rival groups as a potential motive.