7 family members, including 3 children, executed in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa; motive unknown.

In KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, seven family members, including three children, were shot dead in their home in an execution-style attack. The incident occurred in Highflats, about 80 km northwest of Durban. Police suspect the killings were premeditated, but the motive is unknown. South Africa experiences one of the highest homicide rates globally, with nearly 6,200 murders reported between April and June 2023.