Protesters opposed to illegal immigration arrived at a march in Durban carrying sleeping mats, TimesLIVE reports. The demonstration took place on Thursday, 10 September 2026, according to the outlet.
The march is one of several recent actions against migrants camping in the city. EWN reports that March and March planned another demonstration targeting camping migrants in Durban. The Mail & Guardian reports that the eThekwini mayor has come under pressure as anti-illegal immigrant groups threatened bloodshed.
Separately, news24.com reports that refugees agreed to move to Lindela after spending more than three months on Durban's streets. The Lindela facility is a repatriation centre.
The political context includes statements from Ngobese-Zuma, who said South African law should be respected by all, according to sabcnews.com.
The convergence of protest activity and the refugees' relocation agreement marks a significant moment in Durban's ongoing debate over illegal immigration and the treatment of migrants living in public spaces.
What to watch next: whether the planned March and March demonstration proceeds and how the refugees' move to Lindela is carried out.
