there was an armed robbery at a shawarma (Schwarma) store on Queen Street in Durban CBD on May 26, 2026, in broad daylight (around 18:45).
Key Details:
- Location: A popular takeaway restaurant (reported as a Pakistani-owned eatery, possibly King Shawarma or Shawarma Express) on Queen Street, Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal.
- What Happened: Multiple armed suspects stormed the store, confronted staff and customers at the counter, emptied the cash register, and robbed people. It was a swift, brazen operation. No injuries were reported.
- Evidence: CCTV footage of the incident has circulated widely on social media (Instagram, Facebook, X). It shows the suspects entering and carrying out the robbery.
- Response: South African Police Service (SAPS) is investigating. No arrests have been prominently reported in initial coverage.
This fits into broader concerns about violent business robberies in Durban.
