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Durban Rally Erupts Over Immigration Laws, Police Clash

3/28/2026

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March and March, a South African civic group, held a rally in Durban on March 27, 2026, demanding stricter immigration laws and stronger border controls.
The group criticized migrants, particularly from Nigeria, and called for mass deportation, leading to potential charges against leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma for inciting public violence.
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba condemned the government for its failure to manage migration, while the vigilante group Operation Dudula participated in the event.
Police intervened with rubber bullets and tear gas as tensions escalated during the rally.

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March and March, a South African civic group, held a rally in Durban on March 27, 2026, demanding stricter immigration laws and stronger border controls.
The group criticized migrants, particularly from Nigeria, and called for mass deportation, leading to potential charges against leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma for inciting public violence.
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba condemned the government for its failure to manage migration, while the vigilante group Operation Dudula participated in the event.
Police intervened with rubber bullets and tear gas as tensions escalated during the rally.