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What is KwaMakhutha?
KwaMakhutha is a township in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. Townships were historically underdeveloped urban areas designated for Black South Africans under apartheid, and many still face challenges like crime and poverty. This tragic house party shooting highlights the ongoing struggles in some of these communities.
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