A man reported to be a security company owner has been shot and killed in Overport, Durban, in an incident that also left another person injured.
Fatal shooting in Overport
According to reports, the shooting took place in the Overport area, where one man was declared dead at the scene.
A second individual sustained injuries and was transported to hospital for medical treatment.
Victim identified as security company owner
Reports indicate that the deceased was the owner of a private security company.
Authorities have not yet publicly confirmed further details about the victim’s identity.
Circumstances under investigation
Police have not yet confirmed the motive for the shooting.
The circumstances leading up to the incident, including how the shooting unfolded, remain under investigation.
No confirmed arrests
At this stage, there have been no confirmed arrests.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is continuing investigations and is expected to provide further updates as more information becomes available.
Conflicting reports on second victim
While initial reports confirm one fatality and one injured person, some reports suggest the possibility that the second victim may have later succumbed to injuries.
This has not yet been officially confirmed.
Conclusion
A shooting in Overport has claimed the life of a man reported to be a security company owner, with another person injured and police investigations ongoing into the motive and circumstances.
OTHER NEWS
Two killed in collision between sedan and fuel tanker on N3 in Germiston
Two people have died following a collision involving a sedan and a fuel tanker on the N3 freeway in Germiston.
Crash at Grey Avenue off-ramp
The incident occurred on Saturday evening, 25 April 2026, on the N3 northbound near the Grey Avenue off-ramp in the Dinwiddie area.
According to the City of Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS), the call was received at approximately 19:58.
Two occupants found trapped and declared deceased
Emergency teams from Alberton Fire Station responded with six crew members.
On arrival, the male driver of the sedan, believed to be in his late forties, and a female passenger were found trapped inside the wreckage.
Rescue teams used hydraulic equipment to extricate the occupants.
Both individuals were declared deceased on the scene by paramedics.
Truck driver unharmed
The truck driver was not injured in the collision.
The articulated tanker was transporting approximately 45,000 litres of diesel fuel at the time of the crash.
Authorities confirmed that there was no diesel spillage and no extensive damage reported to the tanker.
Road temporarily closed during rescue operation
The affected section of the N3 was temporarily closed to allow emergency services to conduct rescue and recovery operations.
Investigation underway
The scene was handed over to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) for further investigation.
The cause of the collision has not yet been confirmed.
Conclusion
A collision between a sedan and a diesel tanker on the N3 in Germiston has left two people dead, with authorities investigating the circumstances of the crash.
