Durban - The Durban Magistrate's Court is currently on lockdown following a shooting on Monday morning.
It is believed that a man entered the courtroom and began shooting.
Unconfirmed reports state that two people were killed and a third person is injured.
Journalist, Karen Singh, said authorities are not releasing much information at the moment.
Shooting at Durban Magistrates court 8th floor @TheMercurySA pic.twitter.com/Ud01fC0WNa
— Karen Singh (@Karenjansin) November 26, 2018
Various emergency units are at the scene.
Rescue Care operations director, Garrith Jamieson, said their team has also been dispatched to the court.
"There has been a shooting at the Durban Courts in Somtseu Road. Allegedly three people have been shot with fatalities. Rescue Care Paramedics are on scene," he said.
We are currently on lockdown at the Durban Magistrate's Court. @TheMercurySA
— Karen Singh (@Karenjansin) November 26, 2018
At this moment, it has been confirmed that a shooting has taken place at O court. For now, doors are closed and security has been increased around the court. @TheMercurySA
— Karen Singh (@Karenjansin) November 26, 2018
* This is a developing story.