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Mass shooting at a house party in South Africa kills 11

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What happened

Three gunmen barged into a small house in an impoverished neighborhood in South Africa and opened fire on a group enjoying a party inside, killing at least 11 people, police and local authorities said Wednesday.

Key facts

  • Three gunmen barged into a small house in an impoverished neighborhood in South Africa and opened fire on a group enjoying a party inside, killing at least 11 people, police and local authorities said Wednesday.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:55:03 UTC.

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