Six people were killed and three others injured on Friday night when three men armed with R5 and AK47 rifles entered a Ngwane house and opened fire, Kwa-Zulu Natal police said on Saturday.
According to National Police Commissioner, Bheki Cele, the gunmen entered the house at 11.30pm.
"A group of 11 friends were enjoying themselves when the three men entered. They simply opened fire on the group," said Cele.
Those killed in the attack include four men, aged between 20 and 25-years-old and two women, believed to be between 21 and 23-years-old.
Three others sustained gun shot wounds and were taken to nearby hospitals.
The motive for the attack is unknown, pending further investigation and no arrests have been made.
Police said the Durban Organised Crime Unit are investigating six counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder.
'The police will spend sleepless nights to make sure that they bring the culprits to book," said Cele.
SABC news reported that a seventh person died in hospital on Saturday. However but police could not immediately confirm this information.
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