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The Herald
2 days ago
- The Herald
Tragedy at DUT as student falls from campus building
Tragedy struck at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Steve Biko campus on Tuesday when a student fell to his death from a building. KZNVIP Protection Services spokesperson Gareth Naidoo said it was understood a student fell from a campus building. 'Authorities are yet to confirm details,' he said. DUT confirmed the incident on its Facebook page. 'DUT is shocked and saddened by the loss of one of our students in Durban this morning [Tuesday]. We convey our condolences to the family, friends and classmates of the young man who has passed away.' The university said police were investigating. 'The name of the student will be released once the next-of-kin have been informed. 'The university has made counselling support available to students and staff. We pray for strength and comfort for all who are mourning. May the soul of our dearly departed rest in eternal peace.' TimesLIVE
The Herald
14-08-2025
- The Herald
Couple attacked by robbers on N2 near Tongaat Mall
A couple was attacked by three gunmen when their vehicle broke down on the N2 near the Tongaat Toll north of Durban on Wednesday evening. KZN VIP Emergency Medical Team spokesperson Gareth Naidoo said one victim was shot while the other was pistol-whipped. 'After interviews with the victims, KZN VIP reaction officers established that the pair had stopped to attend to a breakdown when they were accosted by three armed male suspects. 'The suspects also opened fire in the direction of the victims before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of valuables,' he said. The victims were treated on the scene before being transported to medical facilities. 'No arrests have been made at this stage and no other injuries were reported,' added Naidoo. TimesLIVE
IOL News
03-07-2025
- IOL News
Community shaken as man shot dead in suspected hijacking in Greenwood Park
Attempted hijacking at Avoca Road in Greenwood Park this morning. Image: KZN VIP Protection Services A man was shot dead on Avoca Road in Greenwood Park this morning, during a suspected attempted hijacking. It is alleged the man was shot while leaving his home. Gareth Naidoo, from KZN VIP Protection Services, said that upon hearing the commotion, members of the community alerted emergency services. 'Upon arrival, the KZN VIP Protection Services Medics established that while the man was exiting a driveway, a white Toyota Etios pulled up next to his vehicle. A male suspect allegedly exited the Etios and fired multiple shots at the driver before fleeing in an unknown direction. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading 'Paramedics attempted to stabilise the patient, who was in critical condition. Sadly, after a lengthy time working, together with another private ambulance service, the patient was declared dead due to the extent of his injuries. The circumstances leading up to the shooting cannot be confirmed at this time, pending an SAPS investigation." Vishal Sewsankar, the vice chairperson of the Greenwood Park community policing forum, said: 'It was a very unfortunate incident and an investigation is underway. However, crime in our area is moderate." The incident is being investigated by Greenwood Park SAPS. The POST
IOL News
03-07-2025
- IOL News
Man shot dead in Greenwood Park, Durban in suspected hit outside driveway
Tragic shooting in Durban: Man killed in possible hijacking attempt. A man was killed in a hail of bullets in the Greenwood Park area of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday morning. According to KZN VIP, the victim was exiting a driveway on Avoca Road when a Toyota Etios pulled up alongside his vehicle. KZN VIP spokesperson Gareth Naidoo said an armed suspect alighted from the Etios and opened fire on the victim before fleeing in an unknown direction. Naidoo said medics from KZNVIP and another private ambulance service worked to stabilise the critically injured man.
The Citizen
28-06-2025
- The Citizen
Three killed in crashes in Durban North and uMhlanga
Three killed in crashes in Durban North and uMhlanga THEREE people have died in two crashes in uMhlanga and Durban North just hours apart. In the early hours of Saturday morning (June 28), a man was declared deceased after a crash on Kenneth Kaunda Road (Northway). The driver, the only occupant of the vehicle, was declared deceased by paramedics. 'On arrival, our responders were met by other private security personnel and first responders already on scene,' explained KZN VIP Paramedics spokesperson Gareth Naidoo. Also read: Smolder in Sea Cow Lake expels toxic fumes 'The driver was severely entrapped in the wreckage and displayed no signs of life. The Fire Department arrived shortly thereafter and stood by pending the arrival of Metro Police to commence further recovery efforts. The individual was declared deceased on the scene.' In a separate incident, in uMhlanga, two people were killed in an accident on the corner of Twilight Drive and Centenary Boulevard. IPSS Medical Rescue responded to the incident which saw two people, one from each vehicle, allegedly ejected in the crash. Paramedics also treated two other patients, one of whom was in a critical condition. The circumstances leading to both crashes are unknown at this stage. For more from Northglen News, follow us on Facebook , X or Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
