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South African Police Investigate Foreign National’s Killing During Durban March

South African police opened a murder investigation after a foreign national was killed during a march in central Durban on Thursday. According to preliminary police details, two men approached the victim at the roadside as a group marched along Dr Pixley kaSeme Street toward Maud Mfusi Street. Approximately 50 people then allegedly assaulted him, and he died at the scene. Police said investigators were pursuing leads with technical and forensic assistance to identify those responsible. The motive remained unconfirmed, and police cautioned against speculation.

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Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of Durban’s beachfront skyline beyond a broad sandy beach, rendered in warm ochre and slate-blue pastel strokes. Archival city context, not a depiction of the march, killing or police investigation.

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