The killing of an Austrian tourist over the weekend in Durban has again underlined fears over safety for visitors in a country where around 50 people are murdered every day.
Some observers said the attack came as a particular shock given that safety has improved at least in the city's tourist-friendly, seaside South Zone neighborhoods.
"We share the interest in enhancing safety and accommodating the growing number of people crossing this iconic transportation hub and tourist destination, " said Seth Solomonow, a spokesman for the Department of Transportation, which maintains the bridge.