Top Durban/KZN news stories from the last ~24 hours (as of July 2, 2026), focused on the aftermath of June 30 anti-immigration protests.
1. Anti-Immigration Protests and Xenophobic Tensions Peak on June 30 Large marches organized by groups…
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From 1 July 2026, it is now mandatory for all travellers (including South African citizens, residents, and foreigners) entering or leaving South Africa by air, land, sea, or rail to submit an online Traveller Declaration before travelling.
This replaces the previous voluntary pilot phase and modernises customs processes through the South African…
The South African Constitutional Court (ConCourt) has ruled that the Western Cape government’s 2015 sale of the Tafelberg site in Sea Point, Cape Town, was unlawful.
ntral, well-located area. Key Court History Today’s ConCourt Judgment (2 July 2026) The Constitutional Court…
On the night of Sunday, 28 June 2026 (around 11pm), Maj-Gen. Feroz Khan was shot in a suspected targeted/ambush attack while driving in Houghton, Johannesburg (Third Avenue area).
He was hit in the abdomen (reports mention one or two bullets, with 9mm cartridge…
As of late June 2026, the main Malawian repatriation site in Durban (at the Old Durban Drive-In / North Beach area) is being decommissioned, with occupants relocated to a new processing centre in Musina, Limpopo.
Broader Context This is part of a larger response to anti-immigrant protests and violence in…
Construction has officially started on the R6-billion upgrade of the N3 between Mariannhill Toll Plaza and Key Ridge in KwaZulu-Natal.
What to Expect Major traffic disruptions are anticipated during construction, so motorists and freight operators…
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is facing a severe water crisis, with 13 out of its 14 water service authorities (WSAs, i.e., municipalities responsible for water delivery) struggling to provide safe and reliable water.
KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli described it as a “water emergency,” citing high water losses, fiscal…
police backtrack and say march in durban is allowed now on june 30th
Durban Metro Police have now confirmed the protest will go ahead, starting from King Dinuzulu…
The March and March Movement (an anti-illegal immigration group) planned a protest/march in Durban on 30 June 2026, but the eThekwini Municipality has reportedly denied permission, citing security concerns and inadequate compliance with processes like the Municipal Section 4 requirements.
The situation remains fluid — the group is defiant, and authorities are preparing for potential…
KZN court rules that killing children in womb is murder
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) High Court in South Africa has ruled on this in a sentencing judgment.…
A shooting occurred shortly after 13:30 involving armed hijacking suspects and a Tracker Connect security officer.
This appears to be a response to an active hijacking, with the Tracker officer praised…
Crack down on drug cartels as two young men arrested
Police in Durban, South Africa (Wentworth area), arrested two young men on drug-related charges as…
fourth suspect was arrested in Durban
The family had just celebrated Kraidon’s engagement days earlier. A domestic worker discovered the break-in…
State of refugee camp after Malawians left
The Sherwood (or Sherwood Hall/Park) site in Durban, South Africa, which temporarily housed thousands of…
KwaZulu-Natal is hosting its first Annual Asset Class Summit (also referred to as the first annual property and land development seminar) in September 2026 in Durban.
Main Goals The event aims to connect investors, developers, buyers, financial institutions, legal experts, and…
Hundreds of Malawians bussed from Pietermaritzburg to Durban
The Transport Operation (Around June 21, 2026) Complications Broader Context This appears to be a…
An ANC branch executive committee member in eThekwini was shot dead outside his home on Sunday night, capping a voter-registration weekend marred by political violence in which an ANC councillor and a DA by-election candidate were also killed.
Related incidents over the same weekend: Other reports mention additional violence, including killings of party-affiliated…
Durban Tourism Business Awards
The 5th Annual Durban Tourism Business Awards (DTBA 2026) took place on Thursday, 18 June…
Suspended KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Correctional Services Commissioner Mnikelwa Nxele was arrested on charges of fraud and money laundering. The allegations reportedly span from 2004 to 2023, covering much of his tenure in the department.
This arrest is part of broader ongoing investigations into procurement and corruption issues within South…
The situation at the Durban Drive-Inn Site (also called Drive Inn or Old Drive Inn site, opposite the beachfront in North Beach).
Thousands of Malawian nationals (many undocumented) who fled their homes in KwaZulu-Natal due to anti-migrant…
The power struggle over the Ingonyama Trust
involves ongoing tensions between AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) provincial government over…