The 31-year-old recently parted ways with Orlando Pirates after struggling for game-time during the treble winning season under Moroccan head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou.
Shandu made 110 appearances for AmaBhakaniya after joining them from Maritizburg United [now Durban City], scoring 11 goals while providing five assists.
"For Bandile Shandu, we are close to concluding a deal with Durban City," said Makaab to FARPost.
"Talks are at an advanced stage, and we are hoping to finalise everything during the course of this week."
The club recently announced nine exits from the squad that competed in the 2025/26 campaign, while winning their first Nedbank Cup title and are expected to make announcements of new arrivals soon.
Fernando Da Cruz has wasted no time outlining his vision after returning to Kaizer Chiefs as head coach, telling his players that success will be built on the right attitude, strong mentality and hard work.
Relebohile Mofokeng says fulfilling his dream of playing in Europe is only the beginning after completing his move to Belgian champions Royale Union Saint-Gilloise from Orlando Pirates.
Oswin Appollis' absence from Bafana Bafana's return to South Africa has intensified speculation that the Orlando Pirates winger could be on the verge of securing an overseas move.
Orlando Pirates have joined the football fraternity in mourning the passing of former head coach Roy Barreto, paying tribute to one of the club's most influential figures.
