Eight Killed in Targeted Umlazi Mass Shooting

Eight people, six men and two women aged between 22 and 40, were killed in a targeted mass shooting at the Zama informal settlement in Umlazi, Durban, on Friday night. Police have determined the attack was not random, as the suspects appeared to know their victims, and a manhunt for the perpetrators is currently underway. The motive for the killings remains under investigation. The incident highlights KwaZulu-Natal's ongoing struggle with high rates of gun violence and frequent mass shootings, often exacerbated by the presence of illegal firearms. The massacre is part of a broader pattern of violent attacks in the province and across South Africa. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to identifying and prosecuting those responsible.