DurbanGunmen killed at least 11 people at a house party, including a pregnant woman.
Soldiers joined police in violent hotspots in March, and Cyril Ramaphosa calls crime among South Africa’s biggest threats.
Attackers entered shortly before 11pm Tuesday, forced everyone into one room and opened fire, then burned a victim’s car.
Police say some victims were on Crime Intelligence’s radar and a feud between rival groupings cannot be ruled out.
Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli said 2 people survived and the motive is not yet clear.
Sources: Al Jazeera Online