President Ramaphosa met protest leaders while police were deployed in Durban and Johannesburg to maintain peace.
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Updated Oct 23
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What happened
President Ramaphosa met protest leaders while police were deployed in Durban and Johannesburg to maintain peace.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Cyril Ramaphosa deployed soldiers to Durban in response to ongoing security concerns.Sub-event
Ramaphosa condemned attacks on migrants following an incident in Durban.1 source
Premier requested army deployment in Durban amid violent protests.1 source
- Police manage unrest at Home Affairs offices while corruption trials and mayoral debates take place in Durban and Johannesburg.Sub-event
Xaba deployed to Berea amid protests organized at Che Guevara Street in Durban.1 source
- Ramaphosa assumes the SADC chair in Durban while separate incidents involving the DA campaign in Johannesburg and a security incident in Boksburg unfold.Sub-event
- Political forces gathered in Johannesburg on July 8th, adding to the unrest already underway in the city.Sub-event
Threats occurred during the marches in Durban, prompting security discussions with Ramaphosa.1 source
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President Ramaphosa met protest leaders as police were deployed in Durban and Johannesburg.1 source
Protests in Durban caused transport uncertainty and drew large crowds.1 source
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The entities involved
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Cyril Ramaphosa
President of South Africa since 2018
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Durban
city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Related events
- Protests are underway in KZN, the epicenter, and President Ramaphosa is working to prevent a recurrence of the 2021 riots.
- Protests erupted in Johannesburg and Durban, coinciding with a constitutional court ruling and a government briefing.
- Cyril Ramaphosa was asked to intervene in ongoing political protests.
- Duduzane Zuma held an election rally near Durban today.
- Southern African leaders are grappling with regional challenges, including the SADC summit in Durban, political instability in member states, and regional crises.