Another fatal shooting at Glebelands

Another fatal shooting at Glebelands

A man has been shot dead at Glebelands Hostel in Durban. 

Heavy police presence at the Glebelands hostel during Thuli Madonsela's visit
Anelisa Kubheka


Police say the man from 'P Block' was shot several times near a shop he ran below the building. 

The motive for last night's murder has not yet been established. 

SAPS spokesperson, Thembeka Mbhele is urging residents to come forward with information.

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"A 32-year-old man was shot by unknown suspects. He was taken to hospital for medical attention but he succumbed to his injuries on arrival. The motive at the moment is unknown but a case of murder is being investigated by the Umlazi police. Police deployment remains in place on a 24-hour basis at the hostel," she says.  

At least 90 people have been killed at Glebelands since 2014.

The violence at the hostel recently came under the spotlight at the Moerane Commission of Inquiry - probing political violence in the province.  

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