- There was a misunderstanding/impasse between the City of Durban (eThekwini) and the March and March organizers over the allowed routes for the planned march on 30 June 2026 in Durban.
- KZN police (SAPS) stepped in, met with organizers (led by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma) on Thursday (25 June), and helped clear it up. They are facilitating an agreement with a compromise on routes.
Durban Metro Police have now confirmed the protest will go ahead, starting from King Dinuzulu Park, though talks continue on the exact endpoint (authorities are wary of ending near certain migrant shelters).
Broader context:
- This is part of nationwide demonstrations by March and March and allied groups against undocumented immigration, calling for stricter border control, deportations, etc. June 30 was set by organizers as a deadline (not by government).
- Police across KZN (especially eThekwini/Durban, Pietermaritzburg) are on high alert, with extra deployments, leave cancellations, and SANDF on standby if needed. They emphasize peaceful protests are allowed, but violence, intimidation, or crime will not be tolerated.
- Organizers have publicly committed to peaceful action.
The situation is fluid — routes and final details may still be adjusted.
