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We have seen 10 vehicles banned in Sowetu while 14 vehicles have been torched in Durban. These are serious incidents. In KwaZulu-Natal, three foreign nationals have been arrested. While here in Hauten, we are still pursuing those that are
at risk. We have seen 10 vehicles banned in Sowetu, while 14 vehicles have been torched in Durban. These are serious incidents. In KwaZulu-Natal, three foreign nationals have been arrested. While here in Gauteng, we are still pursuing those
At risk. We have seen 10 vehicles banned in Sowetu, while 14 vehicles have been torched in Durban. These are serious incidents. In KwaZulu-Natal, three foreign nationals have been arrested. While here in Gauteng, we are still pursuing those
for communities and place lives at risk. We have seen 10 vehicles banned in Sowetu, while 14 vehicles have been torched in Durban. These are serious incidents. In KwaZulu-Natal, three foreign nationals have been arrested while here.
communities and place lives at risk. We have seen 10 vehicles banned in Sowetu, while 14 vehicles have been torched in Durban. These are serious incidents. In KwaZulu-Natal, three foreign nationals have been arrested while here in Gauteng.
to what is happening where we have protests in Soweto as well as earlier on protests in Durban. So I've got another one here. So Texas says, I blame pan-Africanists. They cannot just unite people who have lived separately for centuries and
of view. You connect it with us. Kaya 959. We love this place. It is 26 minutes after 8 as we watch what is happening in Soweto, what is happening also in the inner city of Durban. I can tell you now that the acting police commissioner.
for, you know, who assesses the security situation in Soweto. This is the response, and I'm going to give it to you word for word. It says Soweto, 8 October 2026, and this is in relation to the Soweto protests, not the Durban ones.
SABC news reporter, giving us an update of the situation, the protests that are happening in Durban. At least one person rushed to hospital after reportedly being shot near Dr. Pixley Kasseme Street at 4 p.m. late this afternoon. And Ground
This is following, of course, the acts of violence that we've seen both in KwaZulu-Natal, the Durban, and here in Soweto. 18 minutes after 8 is the time. Let me take some of your calls. Happy to take some of your calls as we continue. Let
to dial. I'll take your calls. We're waiting for the national or acting police commissioner to give a briefing shortly. This is following, of course, the acts of violence that we've seen both in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, and here in Soweto.
Tagati arrived here, they were happy to see him and he marched with them to the streets of Deban and he also went with them to King Dinuzul Pag, where he addressed them and he confirmed that he is with them. But at the moment, they must
Officers from other police units supported by Debian Metro Police and other role players in the law enforcement sector are monitoring the protests at the Debian CBD where there have been violent protests on Thursday afternoon. Reports
or the reason why people were initially protesting. So, certainly, those visuals were playing out a while ago, but also, like Kolanya Fisher was saying in Soweto, high police presence, similar thing in Durban, but the Durban vision.
of at least two other people who were assaulted and injured. Several vehicles were set alight, shops were looted as chaos erupted in Durban city center on Thursday. The condition of the person reportedly shot is not yet confirmed, but
Brought to you by the Department of Transport. Moving South Africa to new heights The meeting point on SAFM. We're going to start off with the protests in Durban. Kalesa Kembenze, SABC News reporter, will be joining us, will be giving us.
been arrested for an alleged assault of a South African during a March and March protest in Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. Now according to the police, two marches took place today, one against undocumented foreign nationals seeking asylum
That's one aspect. But that's not only happening in Soweto. We also are going to tap into Durban because there are protests also happening in Durban. We are going to speak to Craig Smith, immigration lawyer, who will be able to unpack. And
to be talking about some of the developments that we are watching unfold both in Soweto and in Durban, following, of course, the reaction of many South Africans after the, I suppose, the Constitutional Court announcement a few days ago that
are led to believe that the acting commissioner of police is going to be talking about some of the developments that we are watching unfold both in Soweto and in Durban, following, of course, the reaction of many South Africans after the
who were waiting to apply for asylum to leave the area because of the security concerns. The center, as we saw today, was closed. Then protesters then moved into the Durban CBD, which are some of the visuals we're seeing coming out.
Absolutely. Pamela, it's grim that the scenes that we're seeing coming out of both Soweto and Durban today. And this is amid the growing tensions over the processing of asylum applications following the Constitutional Court's July judgment.
on intelligence of groups gathering in other parts of the city. We have intelligence all over Deban and surrounding areas. We had some reports that there were some people who were having some groups in other parts of the city. We are
attempts of people trying to break into the closed shops. Tabi Sokoba, Eyewitness News, Durban. The Gauteng High Court is later this month set to hear how governments should deal with undocumented asylum seekers following two conflicting
when you do something wrong. While the crowd has started to disperse, AWN has seen several attempts of people trying to break into the closed shops. Tabi Sokoba, Eyewitness News, Durban. The Gauteng High Court is later this month saying.
That has broken out in the CBD. Police spokesperson Robert De Chaunda says reinforcements from outside the province have also been mobilized should their help be needed. It's alleged the violence broke out when foreign nationals attacked a
Of the Durban CBD. Despite some of the cars being hot, homeless people are stripping them for parts. The police watch on. Leader of Ince and Obunti's group, Kosko Na Paylum Sarat in Dabandaba, has appealed for calm from his members. The
been made. Tabisokoba has more. Thick black fumes from the torched cars fill the sky above the Durban CBD. Despite some of the cars being hot, homeless people are stripping them for parts. The police watch on. Leader of Insiza Nubunsiizwa
confirm is that there were clashes between the community and some foreign nationals. KwaZud and Natal Police have now called in officers from police stations elsewhere in the Durban metros reinforcements to quell the unrest and violence.
saying evening. And what a stressful, disappointing evening it is. As I'm looking at my screens, I see nothing but fire across Joe. Parts of KZN and Durban, parts of Soweto are already ablaze. We are now looking at 10 vehicles in Soweto.
the looting had ended, Alfa Ramshwan, eyewitness news. So it ended tensions have calmed in the Durban CBD following violent protests in which at least 14 cars were torched, several shops looted, and infrastructure damaged. Police say the
almost two hours later after the looting had ended. Alfa Ramshwan, eyewitness news. So it oh. In KZN, tensions have calmed in the Durban CBD following violent protests in which at least 14 cars were torched, several shops looted.
and provide an update on police deployments in KwaZulu Little and Gauteng, as well as other identified hotspots. This comes amid violence in Durban and Soweto, including confrontations with foreign nationals who own shops and programs.
Prolong the game, the game might happen quickly. I've seen a lot of and commentated on a lot of Durban tests in my life, so I've seen some incredible matches. Some matches go all five days, some test matches end inside three days. So we'll
days. Yeah, absolutely. It certainly could. Of course, depends on what the weather does. There might be bad light. There's often bad lights in Durban. You never know. There might be some rain around. So all sorts of things could happen.
Australian local guys. I think that is Temba Bavuma talking ahead of that test match in Durban tomorrow. Play starts at 9:30. You can catch all the action on various SABC platforms. Any person aggrieved by any political advertisement or
since we're the WTC Champions here at home. So, I mean, we'd like to, I guess, celebrate that moment with our local fans. Hopefully, the people in Durban come out and support tomorrow. But yeah, exciting. To be honest with you, I don't.
Ordinarily, that's how Durban has gone about it. I mean, I think of the last year when we played Sri Lanka, the seamers were very happy as to how the conditions were playing. And then, look, they didn't really go further into day four or
Things are turning out and in the conditions in Durban, Keshav Maharaj might even be a bigger threat to the left-handers. But to have two very different spinners, two quality spinners in the side who can do a different job and possibly bowl
attempts of people trying to break into the closed shops. Tabi Sokoba, Eyewitness News, Durban. The Athlern Community Police Forum says it's deeply concerned about a recent surge in gang violence that's left several people dead and injured
Thick black fumes from the torched cars fill the sky above the Durban CBD. Despite some of the cars being hot, homeless people are stripping them for parts. The police watch on. Leader of Intiza Nobunti's group, Kosko Na Pagalum Tagat in
Tensions have calmed in the Durban CBD following violent protests, in which at least 14 cars were torched, several shops looted, and infrastructure damaged. Police say the violence happened during protests led by March and March and in
extinguishing fires from cars that had been set alight. In KZRN, tensions have calmed in the Durban CBD following violent protests in which at least 14 cars were torched, several shops looted, and infrastructure damaged. Police say the
been arrested for an alleged assault of a South African during a March and March protest in Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. Two marches took place today: one against undocumented foreign nationals seeking asylum permits at the Home Affairs Refugee
but he wants to wait to see what happens with the pitch in the last couple of hours because in Durban it can change. And it was very interesting that the Proteus went the other way and named their team 24 hours before basically informing
to think about it and see if you can come up with the right answer. Let's talk cricket now. Epic series. This is going to be South Africa against Australia starting tomorrow in Durban at half past nine. The second test moves to the East.
Our cricket correspondent in a short while. If you're in Durban and given the conditions tonight ahead of tomorrow, if you are Temba Bavuma, you win the toss, what do you do? Let us know. Durban is the vibe this weekend. The MTN8 final also
So much history with regard to this match and so much to talk about. It starts tomorrow in Durban at 9:30. Weather permitting, although the weather does look good for tomorrow at least. As I said, lots of history between these sides:
Well, police in Gwazrunadal say they've made no arrests yet following violent protests in the Durban CBD this afternoon. At least 14 cars were torched there, with shops and other government infrastructure suffering damages. But the
Alfa Ramswana reporting live from Kumalu Street in Orlando. Well, police in Gwazrunadal say they've made no arrests yet following violent protests in the Durban CBD this afternoon. At least 14 cars were torched there, with shops and other
have been arrested for an alleged assault of a South African during a much and much protest in Durban in Kazan. According to the police, two marches took place today: one against undocumented foreign nationals seeking asylum permits at the
us a score of three no. So he's not backing down. He's even more convinced, even feels like he wants to get onto that plane and head down to Durban and contribute to that goal. Shombo Gagane, Dane Clayton, guys, thank you so much, man.
of scope in Cape Town. The vacancy rate there is tiny. And I think there are parts of Durban, Durban North that seem to be doing quite well. Exactly. The sea views. I don't know what it is, Francois. But the situation in Gauteng. So there's
is doing well, but that sort of B and C grade space is doing less well at the moment. So there's obviously plenty of scope in Cape Town. The vacancy rate there is tiny. And I think there are parts of Durban, Durban, North that seem to be.
Farouk Kadodia, who he worked with at the now-defunct Maritzburg United. At the same time, Durban will play host to the first cup final of the season when four-time defending champions, Orlando Pirates, go up against Mammeludi Sundowns in
not a lot of pressure on the players. Eric Tinkler is back in South African football after Durban City confirmed his appointment as head coach following his departure from Ghanaian Giants Asat Kotoko. He takes over from Khalil Ben Yusuf and
that we take the game away from them completely so that when the second league comes around, there's not a lot of pressure on the players. Eric Tinkler's back in South African football after Durban City confirmed his appointments as head.
to address the fact that we've hadn't had load shedding in more than 500 days. The second phase was focused on port logistics, and there's been quite a bit of work in the ports of Durman and ports of Cape Town to improve it. This third
homeless people strip the damaged cars for valuable items. Tabi Soko Oba, Eyewitness News, Durban. And in the Western Cape, police have recovered nine hijacked cars from Cape Town social workers doing community assessments. The Provincial
their own safety. Once the refugee office was closed, the protesters made their way into the Durban CBD along Anton Lembede streets. That's where at least 11 cars were either torched or damaged, with other infrastructure also being damaged