The situation took place in Anton Lembede Street.
EWNhas published a report saying that the South African Police and paramedics were on scene monitoring the situation.
A source close to the publication said that roads leading to Anton Lembede Street were closed to traffic.
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A local man was caught completely off-guard recently when he witnessed what appeared to be a kidnapping in progress.
He captured parts of the terrifying scene on a video which has since gone viral on social media.
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South African Police were called in after a gunman held civilians hostage in Durban. Image: @SAPoliceService/TwitterSource: Twitter
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