Thulaganyo Sethibe|Published
Police have launched a murder investigation after a foreign national was beaten to death by a group of people on Dr Pixley kaSeme Street in the Durban CBD on Thursday.
According to preliminary details released by the Provincial Commissioner, the victim — believed to be in his late 30s or early 40s — was targeted during a march.
Police said a group of people was marching along Dr Pixley kaSeme Street toward Maud Mfusi Street when two men split off from the crowd and approached the victim on the roadside.
Shortly after, a mob of approximately 50 people allegedly attacked the man, who succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police officials said investigators are following up on leads and using available technical and forensic aids to identify the killers.
The motive behind the fatal assault remains unconfirmed, and police have cautioned the public against speculating or spreading unverified information regarding the incident as the investigation unfolds.
Anyone with information that could assist law enforcement in identifying the suspects involved is encouraged to contact the nearest police station or call Crime Stop.
thulaganyo.sethibe@iol.co.za
IOL News
*An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the man was killed on Friday.