Both the deceased are from Durban and the chopper they were using reportedly belonged to the Starlite Aviation Group.
It was found submerged in the water.
Briefly Newsreported that South African social media users haveshared their deepest sympathies and condolenceswith the families of the deceased.
The names of the pilot and student pilot whose helicopter crashed in Durban have been released. Image: Reaction Unit South AfricaSource: Facebook
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In other news,Briefly Newsrecently reported thatthe remains of Lindani Myeni arrived in SA on Sunday.
The Durbanrugbyplayer was shot and killed by Honolulu police.
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His family will transport his body back to his birthplace.
The widow of Myeni hasfiled a wrongful death lawsuit.
On the page, the young man describes Myeni as gentle, strong and healthy.
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He also appeals to people to offer what they can to get Myeni and his family to SA.
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