A mass shooting at a house in South Africa leaves 11 dead and 3 wounded, police say

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What happened

Police and local authorities in South Africa say three gunmen opened fire at a house party and killed 11 people including a pregnant woman…

Key facts

  • Police and local authorities in South Africa say three gunmen opened fire at a house party and killed 11 people including a pregnant woman…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:58:24 UTC.

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