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Army Deployed to KwaZulu-Natal as Zuma’s Health Raises Fears of Fresh Unrest
Authorities said soldiers were sent to help police after three days of violence, looting and attacks on foreign nationals.
- On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the national government approved KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli's request for military assistance to contain violent anti-immigration protests. South African National Defence Force vehicles deployed to central Durban to help police restore order.
- Demonstrations against undocumented immigration escalated into violence on Thursday, spreading from Glenwood to the Durban central business district. Protesters torched at least 10 cars and looted shops, while police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse crowds.
- KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Col Robert Netshiunda confirmed 19 suspects arrested for public violence and arson following Friday night's unrest. Netshiunda rejected claims that officers were "simply accompanying marchers and allowing crime to be committed in their presence."
- Premier Ntuli acknowledged the province has suffered international and economic harm as violence continues. Reports suggest the military presence may serve as a contingency measure regarding former president Jacob Zuma's hospitalization in serious condition.
- This deployment evokes memories of the July 2021 riots, which left approximately 354 people dead and caused severe economic damage. Authorities remain focused on containing current unrest amid unemployment exceeding 30 per cent.
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Heightened security at anti-immigrant hotspots in South Africa
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Army deployed to KwaZulu-Natal as Zuma’s health raises fears of fresh unrest
South Africa’s military has been deployed to KwaZulu-Natal as violent anti-immigration protests continue in Durban, with a report suggesting the operation may also be intended to prepare for possible unrest if former president Jacob Zuma dies, Cape {town} Etc reports. The reported contingency has not been confirmed by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). However, it adds another layer of... Read more →
In South Africa, as anti-immigrant protests turned violent, the army began supporting police forces in Johannesburg and Durban to maintain security. Soldiers are patrolling alongside police in areas where the incidents are concentrated. During the events...
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Anti-Immigrant Protests: SANDF deployed to KZN, patrolling Durban CBD
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