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Why are house parties targeted?

Criminals sometimes target house parties because they can be seen as soft targets with many people gathered in one place, often without robust security. This makes them vulnerable to attacks, such as the one described in KwaMakhutha, where gunmen can inflict maximum harm quickly before escaping.

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