--- title: "11 killed in house shooting in KwaMakhutha, Durban" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/11-killed-in-house-shooting-in-kwamakhutha-durban" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/11-killed-in-house-shooting-in-kwamakhutha-durban" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/11-killed-in-house-shooting-in-kwamakhutha-durban.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/11-killed-in-house-shooting-in-kwamakhutha-durban" category: "Conflict & Security" area: "Africa" published: "2026-09-23T06:25:16.639Z" source_reported: "2026-09-23T06:00:00.000Z" updated: "2026-09-23T06:25:16.639Z" trust_score: 76 critic_score: 85 hype_score: 28 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-23T06:15:25.200216+00:00" --- # 11 killed in house shooting in KwaMakhutha, Durban *Police confirmed at least 11 deaths, including a pregnant woman, in an attack where gunmen entered a home.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 76 of 100, higher is better. Trust 76: multiple independent outlets cite police and provincial official Thamsanqa Ntuli, giving specific figures and location. - Craft 85 of 100, higher is better. Critic 85: includes quoted official, clear facts, specific numbers, mentions ongoing investigation, and is coherently written. - Hype 28 of 100, lower is better. Hype 28: language is factual with minimal sensationalism; headlines match article content. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - At least 11 people were killed and three injured in a shooting at a house in KwaMakhutha, Durban. - A pregnant woman was among the dead, according to Thamsanqa Ntuli, head of the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government. - Two people survived the attack, Ntuli also stated. - The motive for the shooting remains unknown. Police reported that at least 11 people were killed and three injured in a shooting at a house in KwaMakhutha, Durban. The incident occurred on Tuesday night in the Ziko area. Thamsanqa Ntuli, head of the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government, confirmed that a pregnant woman was among the dead and that two people survived the attack. Reports indicate that armed individuals entered the house and opened fire on those inside before fleeing the scene. The motive for the shooting is not yet known. ## Disagreement on the number of victims The Citizen reported that at least fourteen people were shot in the KwaMakhutha incident, a higher figure than the eleven deaths reported by other outlets. African News Agency stated that at least 10 people are believed to be dead, with the deceased including nine males and one female from a group of 14 people reportedly at the property. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated reports mentioned the incident. The digests from the centre and right-rated outlets did not specify the number of injured people, though Reuters, a centre-rated outlet, stated three were injured. ## Who covered it Shares of the 10 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 40% (4) - Right: 60% (6) 12 of 22 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-23T06:15:25.200216+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-23T06:30:18.581Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports led on the number of deaths and the fact that a pregnant woman was among the victims. These reports attributed the information to local authorities and Thamsanqa Ntuli, head of the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government. They also noted that two people survived the attack. The circumstances of the crime and the motivation of the perpetrators were stated as not yet being informed by authorities. ### Right - Right-rated reports highlighted that at least 11 people were killed by an unidentified gunman in Durban. They stated that the shooting took place in KwaZulu-Natal province on Tuesday night. The reports mentioned that a pregnant woman was among those shot. Police were described as combing the scene for evidence and searching for suspects, with the motive for the shooting not yet known. The Citizen reported fourteen people were shot in the incident. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - mixed: 2 - high: 5 - unknown: 12 - veryHigh: 2 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [bienpublic.com](https://bienpublic.com/faits-divers-justice/2026/09/23/durban-onze-personnes-dont-une-femme-enceinte-tuees-dans-une-fusillade) — South Africa. Durban: Eleven People, Including a Pregnant Woman, Killed in a Shooting - [ledauphine.com](https://ledauphine.com/faits-divers-justice/2026/09/23/durban-onze-personnes-dont-une-femme-enceinte-tuees-dans-une-fusillade) — South Africa. Durban: Eleven People, Including a Pregnant Woman, Killed in a Shooting - [republicain-lorrain.fr](https://republicain-lorrain.fr/faits-divers-justice/2026/09/23/durban-onze-personnes-dont-une-femme-enceinte-tuees-dans-une-fusillade) — South Africa. Durban: Eleven People, Including a Pregnant Woman, Killed in a Shooting - [VG](https://vg.no/nyheter/i/pBa91w/minst-elleve-drept-i-skyting-i-soer-afrika) — At Least Eleven Killed in Shooting in South Africa - [news.az](https://news.az/news/mass-shooting-in-south-african-township-kills-at-least-11) — Mass shooting in South African township kills at least 11 - [DT News](https://newsofbahrain.com/index.php) — Mass Shooting in South African Township Leaves 11 Dead - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/south-african-police-say-11-killed-three-injured-kwazulu-natal-shooting-2026-09-23) — South African police say 11 killed, three injured in KwaZulu-Natal shooting - [onlarissa.gr](https://onlarissa.gr/2026/09/23/notia-afriki-enteka-nekroi-apo-enopli-epithesi-se-spiti-sto-ntermpan-anamesa-tous-mia-egkyos) — South Africa: Eleven Dead in Armed Attack on a House in Durban – Including a Pregnant Woman - ONLARISSA.GR News Larissa - [Reformatorisch Dagblad](https://rd.nl/a/doden-door-schietpartij-in-zuid-afrika) — Deaths From Shooting in South Africa - [Mediafax](https://mediafax.ro/externe/11-oameni-au-fost-ucisi-intr-un-atac-armat-asupra-unei-case-in-africa-de-sud-23812274) — 11 People Were Killed in an Armed Attack on a House in South Africa - [rtl.lu](https://rtl.lu/news/international/11-doudeger-bei-scheisserei-zu-durban-611643253) — South Africa: 11 Dead in Durban Shooting - [www.ertnews.gr](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/diethni/notia-afriki-enteka-nekroi-apo-enopli-epithesi-se-spiti-sto-ntermpan-anamesa-tous-mia-egkyos) — South Africa: Eleven Dead in Armed Attack on Durban Home – Including a Pregnant Woman - [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/south-africa-mass-shooting-at-least-11-killed-by-unidentified-gunman-in-durban/articleshow/134426336.cms) — South Africa mass shooting: At least 11 killed by unidentified gunman in Durban - [Sydsvenskan](https://sydsvenskan.se/varlden/masskjutning-i-sydafrika-minst-elva-doda) — Mass Shooting in South Africa – at Least Eleven Dead - [La Libre](https://lalibre.be/international/afrique/2026/09/23/afrique-du-sud-deux-hommes-armes-ouvrent-le-feu-dans-une-maison-onze-morts-dont-une-femme-enceinte-ES4NARQDARHAJOKATAXCOBKB6I) — South Africa: Two Armed Men Open Fire in a House, Eleven Dead Including a Pregnant Woman - [Globo](https://g1.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/09/23/ataque-a-tiros-na-africa-do-sul.ghtml) — Shot Attack Kills 11 People in South Africa; Pregnant Is Among the Victims - [cedarnews.net](https://cedarnews.net/portuguese/1001571/ataque-tiros-mata-11-pessoas-africa-sul) — Shot Attack Kills 11 People in South Africa; Pregnant Is Among the Victims - [Le Figaro](https://lefigaro.fr/international/afrique-du-sud-une-fusillade-fait-11-morts-a-durban-20260923) — South Africa: 11 Dead in Durban - [Briefly](https://briefly.co.za/south-africa/254024-11-people-shot-dead-kwamakhutha-house-attack-pregnant-woman-victims) — 11 people shot dead in KwaMakhutha house attack, pregnant woman among victims - [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/africa/at-least-11-killed-in-mass-shooting-in-south-african-township/4065708) — At Least 11 Killed in Mass Shooting in South African Township - [The Citizen](https://citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/crime/scores-killed-in-mass-shooting-kwamakhutha-durban) — BREAKING: Scores killed in mass shooting in KwaMakhutha, Durban - [African News Agency](https://africannewsagency.com/at-least-10-killed-in-mass-shooting-in-kwamakhutha-south-of-durban) — At least 10 killed in mass shooting in KwaMakhutha south of Durban ## Questions **How many people were killed in the KwaMakhutha shooting?** Police reported that at least 11 people were killed in the shooting at a house in KwaMakhutha, Durban. The Citizen reported a higher figure of at least fourteen people shot in the incident. A pregnant woman was among the deceased. **Who is Thamsanqa Ntuli?** Thamsanqa Ntuli is the head of the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government. He confirmed that a pregnant woman was among the 11 people killed in the KwaMakhutha shooting and stated that two individuals survived the attack. **What is known about the motive for the attack?** The motive for the shooting in KwaMakhutha remains unknown. Authorities are investigating the incident and searching for the suspects. No information has been released regarding why the attack occurred. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/conflict/11-killed-in-house-shooting-in-kwamakhutha-durban. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "11 killed in house shooting in KwaMakhutha, Durban", https://mediabias.news/conflict/11-killed-in-house-shooting-in-kwamakhutha-durban