Man stabbed during a robbery in KZN

DURBAN- A man was repeatedly stabbed during a robbery that occurred on Venus Road in Riet River, Durban, on Sunday, 27 April 2025.
According to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), the man was repeatedly stabbed in his testicles and groin.
Four men approached the man on his way back home from the tavern.
'The suspects produced knives and demanded cash. He was repeatedly stabbed in his testicles and groin after he refused to comply. The suspects stole R470 cash and fled the scene on foot,' said RUSA.
The man returned to his residence where he contacted Operations Centre for assistance and was taken to a medical facility.
The suspects have not been apprehended.
Two men were stabbed in Redcliffe, KwaZulu-Natal over a dispute of Jackfruit suspected to have been stolen.
The two men were found bleeding in a bush next to an unpaved road.
According to RUSA, the two men were walking on Dawnview Drive when they noticed two males, suspected to be drug users, carrying a black refuse bag.
'They stopped the duo and questioned them about the contents of the bag. A dispute ensued after they established that the suspects were in possession Jackfruit suspected to be stolen from a farm.'
'The suspects produced a panga and a knife during the altercation. They repeatedly hacked & stabbed the two males,' said RUSA.
The suspects abandoned the refuse bag and fled the scene.
'A bloodstained knife (picture 4) used in the attack was recovered on scene,' said RUSA.
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