Fatal Road Accident on M13 Near Gillits Leaves One Dead
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Durban, South Africa – A single-vehicle crash on the M13 highway west of Durban resulted in one fatality and minor injuries to three others late Friday evening.
The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. on February 21, 2026, on the Pinetown-bound lane before the Gillits offramp. The vehicle lost control, rolled multiple times, and ended up on its roof.
Four people were in the vehicle at the time. A man in his thirties was pronounced dead at the scene. The other three occupants sustained minor injuries and received medical attention.
Emergency services, including paramedics, responded promptly. Police authorities, including the South African Police Service and Metro Police, attended the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. The exact cause remains unknown at this time.
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Hijacking Syndicate Busted in KZN After High-Speed Pursuit
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – Authorities disrupted a vehicle hijacking and theft operation on February 19, 2026, resulting in the arrest of three individuals connected to several cases in the region.
The incident began around 10:00 AM when intelligence indicated suspects were active in the Chatsworth area, tied to prior thefts and hijackings in Chatsworth and nearby locations. A joint team, comprising Marshall Security’s Special Operations Team, Isipingo Trio Crimes unit, Fidelity Investigations and Specialised Operations, ET Rapid Response, and Tracker SA, positioned themselves along the M1 Higginson Highway.
Officers observed the suspects in a white VW Polo near a Chatsworth shopping center, where they were in the process of stealing a blue VW Polo. When approached, both vehicles sped away, initiating a chase from the Woodhurst off-ramp toward Havenside. The fleeing suspects drove erratically, striking several other vehicles and causing accidents. Their white VW Polo eventually veered out of control, crossed the median, and crashed into a civilian car on the highway.
The highway was promptly secured to manage the scene and protect bystanders. Three suspects were apprehended on site, while the blue VW Polo escaped. The civilian driver involved in the collision suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital.
A vehicle search uncovered two unlicensed firearms, including one with an erased serial number, a signal jammer, a police radio, various car-breaking tools, specialized vehicle equipment, multiple computer boxes from vehicles, and several ignitions for different cars.
The arrested individuals were held at Bayview South African Police Service station and later received medical attention under guard after requesting it. They are suspected in additional vehicle theft and attempted theft incidents in Wentworth, Mayville, Amanzimtoti, and Chatsworth. Investigations remain active.
