Hostage situation at McDonald’s in Durban turns out to be nothingburger

Police defuse standoff that lasted hours on Tuesday after employee takes matters — and a knife — into her own hands

05 March 2024 - 18:29 By MFUNDO MKHIZE

A McDonald's employee facing a disciplinary hearing and losing her job took three senior managers hostage at the outlet's Berea offices in Durban on Tuesday. ..

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