Durban CBD murder: Police investigate killing of foreign national
The reason for the attack remains unclear.
Police in Durban have launched a murder investigation after a foreign national was allegedly beaten to death in the city's CBD on Thursday, 22 October 2026. According to the South African Police Service (Saps), the victim, believed to be in his late 30s or early 40s, was reportedly assaulted by a group of about 50 people on Dr Pixley kaSeme Street.
The attack unfolded as a group of people were marching through the area, with two males reportedly breaking away and approaching the victim, who was on the roadside. The footage from CCTV cameras captured the incident, showing the attackers speaking to the victim before the attackers left. Upon returning to the scene, the victim was found lying on the ground with swelling at the back of his head.
Police have not yet determined the weapon used in the assault and are investigating several leads to identify potential suspects. The motive behind the killing remains unclear, and community members are advised not to spread unverified information.
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