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Anti-immigrant protesters march in Durban, some harass bystanders and loot shops
Hundreds of protesters, including members of the xenophobic vigilante group Operation Dudula, marched in Durban demanding tougher action against foreigners. Some protesters harassed bystanders and looted shops, prompting police to fire rubber bullets and teargas.
- Durban, South Africa
- Severity 3 of 5 — Property damage or vandalism
Reported by 4 sources
- punchng.com/pictorial-south-africans-protest-against-nigerians-other-foreigners/
- opinionnigeria.com/police-use-teargas-rubber-bullets-to-disperse-anti-immigrant-protest-in-durban/
- informationng.com/2026/03/police-fire-teargas-as-south-africans-protest-against-undocumented-nigerians-other-foreigners.html
- sowetan.co.za/news/2026-04-21-violent-protest-against-foreigners-slammed-police-urged-to-act/