There appear to be ongoing or recent marches/protests in Durban (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) involving tensions around foreign nationals and immigration.
Recent Context (as of early June 2026):
- Foreign nationals have marched in Durban, seeking safety, protection, and alternative shelter after fleeing homes amid local tensions. Some reports mention police using rubber bullets, injuries, and rerouting of marches (e.g., to refugee centers like Diakonia Centre).
- Counter or parallel anti-illegal immigration protests (e.g., by “March and March” movement) have occurred, often described by participants and some media as peaceful. These include marches through areas like Durban CBD, Point Road/South Beach, Pinetown, and near China malls. They focus on undocumented immigrants, crime, drugs, and local economic impacts.
Key Details from Reports:
- Protests have disrupted areas like wholesale trade at China malls.
- Some events escalated (raids on suspected drug spots, arrests, tense standoffs between groups), but many participants and observers highlight them starting or remaining largely peaceful with no widespread violence.
- Earlier examples (May 2026) involved large groups marching from spots like King Dinuzulu Park, with Zulu traditional attire visible in some.
