Canelands, KwaZulu-Natal — A man was found dead outside a building in Canelands on Tuesday morning, prompting a response from emergency personnel.

According to reports, members of the community became concerned when the man, who was known to sleep outdoors in the area, failed to wake up as he usually did. The incident was subsequently reported to Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), which dispatched officers to the scene.

Upon arrival, responders discovered the man unresponsive and confirmed that he had passed away. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and the cause of death was not immediately established.

Authorities are expected to conduct further investigations to determine the events leading up to the man’s death. Additional information, including the identity of the deceased and the findings of any medical examination, has not yet been released.

The scene was attended by relevant authorities as inquiries continue.

More details will be provided as they become available.