- Protests are active across Gauteng, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, while diplomatic talks are held in Pretoria.
- Protests occurred in Soweto, Johannesburg, and Durban on October 9, 2026.
Police battled to control rioters and looters in Durban on October 9, 2026.
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What happened
Police battled to control rioters and looters in Durban on October 9, 2026.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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South African Police Service
national police force of South Africa
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Durban
city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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