Durban man in critical condition after shooting

The shooting, outside the Shoprite on Kenyon and Howden Road in Montclair, left the man’s vehicle riddled with bullets. A Durban man thought to be in his 40s had to be hospitalised after he sustained serious gunshot wounds, paramedic services said on Thursday.

Rescue Care spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said the shooting, outside the Shoprite on Kenyon and Howden Road in Montclair left the man’s vehicle riddled with bullets.

“Advanced life support medics were on scene to stabilise the man before taking him to a hospital for further care. Police are on scene to investigate.

In other news –  JMPD warns motorists to avoid Sandton ahead of shutdown

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has warned motorists to avoid Sandton, Johannesburg, for most of Friday, ahead of a planned protest against gender-based violence.

JMPD spokesperson Wayne Minnaar said traffic will be diverted on certain roads. Road closures were set to start at 3am and end at 2pm. He said Rivonia Drive will be blocked between 5th Street and Grayston Drive, where protesters will gather. Read more

Source: The Citizen