Three suspected cash-in-transit robbers shot dead near Durban
SABC News reported that police killed three suspected cash-in-transit robbers in a shootout in Durban, and that two security guards were wounded in the robbery. IOL reported that the cash-in-transit vehicle was bombed near Umlazi, and eNCA carried the three deaths in its headline. The Citizen reported that a manhunt is under way for a suspect who fled the scene. DailyDrop has not seen the amount stolen or the names of the dead.
Cash-in-transit heists in South Africa often involve explosives and heavy weapons, and they put guards and passers-by at risk.
If you travel near Umlazi, expect police activity and possible road closures while the manhunt continues.
Watch whether police identify the dead and the man who fled, and whether the wounded guards recover.
DailyDrop South Africa edition No. 11 · Morning · THU., OCT. 15, 2026