A man believed to be in his forties was shot and killed on Saturday afternoon (April 11, 2026) on the M1 Higginson Highway in the Mariannhill area, just outside Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.
According to reports, the incident occurred just before 3pm at the intersection of the Milkyway Robots. ALS Paramedics responded and found the man inside a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds; he was declared dead on the scene.
Police and emergency services attended the scene. The victim was found dead inside his vehicle. No further details on suspects, motive, or arrests have been released publicly so far.
This is a developing local crime story in the Durban/Pinetown area, with coverage from outlets including The Star, Highway Mail, and paramedic updates via ALS and social media channels.
If you’re in the area, exercise caution on that stretch of the M1, as investigations are ongoing. For the latest updates, check local news sources like IOL, The Mercury, or SAPS channels.
