Unrest and violence occurred in Durban, prompting police investigation into the incident.

The entities involved

• Durban →

  city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

  • Zuma's breakaway party is competing with the ANC as the party seeks control of the Durban municipality.08:45
  • A theft occurred near Durban, prompting the Electoral Commission of South Africa to file a case with SAPS.Wed 15:08
• South African Police Service →

  national police force of South Africa

  • The South African Police Service (SAPS) is leading the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure coordination.Mon 17:52
  • SAPS managed police presence in Limpopo and intervened in the Free State office due to strained relations.Sun 16:23

Related events

• Protests erupted in Johannesburg and Durban, coinciding with a constitutional court ruling and a government briefing.Oct 8
• President Ramaphosa met protest leaders while police were deployed in Durban and Johannesburg to maintain peace.Jun 30
• Xenophobia and social unrest are straining regional capacity in Gauteng and Durban.Jun 30
• Southern African leaders are grappling with regional challenges, including the SADC summit in Durban, political instability in member states, and regional crises.Aug 16
• Gauteng's crime prevention model is influencing Durban's safety plan, leading to planned officer deployment.Oct 30