18 people shot and one dead at Durban dump site

Police in Verulam, Durban are investigating charges of murder and attempted murder after 18 people were reportedly shot at a dumping site in Buffelsdraai on Wednesday.

It is alleged that the victims were chased and shot at by security guards while they were at the dumping site.

It was further reported that a 29-year-old man was declared dead at the scene and the other 17 victims were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds,” said KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda.

Netshiunda said eight people have so far been taken in for questioning and eleven firearms have also been seized and will be subjected to ballistic testing.

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South African actress and media personality Ayanda Thabethe announced that she is expecting her second child with her partner Peter Motsimbe, via an Instagram post on Thursday 13 July. Earlier this month the TV presenter fueled pregnancy rumours when she posted and deleted a picture of herself on Instagram, where she looked like had a baby bump.

According to a local publication, a source close to Ayanda told the publication that the star was quite far along in her pregnancy. Also noting that Ayanda is expected to possibly give birth in the Spring time. Learn More