A homeless man was fatally shot on Monday during a confrontation with Msunduzi Municipality security personnel in Pietermaritzburg.
The incident took place on Chief Mhlabunzima Road after the man, reportedly armed with a knife, allegedly attempted to stab a security guard who was trying to stop him from stealing copper cables.
An eyewitness told eNCA that the man charged at the guard, prompting the use of lethal force. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Msunduzi Municipality has yet to release an official statement, and further updates are expected.