Gunmen Kill 11 at House Party in South Africa's KwaMakhutha Township Three assailants opened fire at a house party in KwaMakhutha township near Durban, killing at least 11 people and wounding three others. Police are investigating a possible feud between rival groups. Gunmen killed at least 11 people and wounded three others in a mass shooting at a house party in KwaMakhutha township, south of Durban in South Africa's eastern KwaZulu-Natal province, police said Wednesday. The attack took place shortly before 11 pm local time (2100 GMT) on Tuesday. The victims were gathered inside the home when unidentified attackers stormed the property and opened fire.A pregnant woman was among the victims, according to South African broadcaster eNCA. Police confirmed in a statement that one of those killed was a woman believed to be pregnant.Ten victims died at the scene of the attack, while another person succumbed to injuries while being transported to a hospital. The attackers set fire to a vehicle belonging to the homeowner before fleeing.Police said the motive for the shooting was not known. However, they added that some of the people at the house were known to police as part of investigations into criminal activity. Police said they could not give out any more information on those investigations.Although the motive of the shooting cannot be confirmed yet, a feud between rival groupings cannot be ruled out, police said. No arrests have been announced, and the wounded victims are receiving medical treatment.A local resident, who asked not to be named, said he had grown up with some of the victims. He described the scene as shocking and sad, adding that these were people he grew up with and he could not believe it, comparing it to a movie. He also said he had been staying in the area all his life and had never seen anything like this.The community is in mourning as authorities investigate. Community leaders are calling for increased police presence and action to prevent further tragedies. As the investigation continues, the community remains on edge, hoping for justice for the victims and an end to the violence that has become all too common.South Africa has one of the world's highest murder rates, with about 60 people killed each day in a country of around 62 million. Legal and illegal firearms are widespread, and shootings are common, often fueled by gang rivalry and competition between informal businesses.This incident is the latest in a series of mass shootings in South Africa in recent years. In March, soldiers were deployed to violence hotspots across the country to support police efforts to tackle rampant crime, which President Cyril Ramaphosa has described as one of the biggest threats facing South Africa.The deployment aimed to bolster police efforts in areas plagued by gang violence and illegal firearms. Despite these measures, violent crime continues to affect communities like KwaMakhutha.The shooting happened in KwaMakhutha township, about 19 miles south of Durban on the east coast. The victims had gathered at the home for a party when the suspects entered and opened fire, police said.Authorities have not released the names of the victims. The wounded are receiving medical treatment as police continue their investigation into the mass shooting.Residents remain fearful and are demanding stronger police action to address the violence. The attack has left the community grieving and searching for answers.Police have appealed to anyone with information about the shooting to come forward as they work to identify and apprehend the attackers. No suspects have been publicly named.The mass shooting highlights the persistent challenge of violent crime in South Africa, where firearms are easily accessible and gang-related violence is a recurring problem. Communities like KwaMakhutha continue to bear the brunt of this violence.