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At least 11 people killed in South Africa township shooting

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At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a house party in a township near Durban, South Africa, according to reports from multiple news outlets. The incident occurred when armed men opened fire at the gathering, as reported by Al Jazeera English. Among the victims was a pregnant woman, as noted by the BBC World and Al Jazeera English. Sky News World and BBC World both confirmed the death toll as at least 11, though no further details about the perpetrators or the motive behind the shooting have been released. South African police have not yet provided additional information about the incident. The shooting has sparked concern over rising violence in the region. The details of the incident are still being investigated, and more information is expected as the inquiry progresses.

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