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Gunmen Kill 10 Family Members in South Africa Massacre

  • Unknown assailants opened fire on a family in their home in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa killing 10 people.
  • The victims were all members of the same family, though the motive for the attack is unknown.
  • South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world with over 20,000 murders reported yearly and almost 1,000 of the victims being women.
  • Mass shootings are common in South Africa, with this being one of the deadliest family massacres in recent years.
  • Authorities are investigating the incident but have not identified any suspects or determined a motive.
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