RC 261009702Bongani Bingwa
Friday, 9 October 2026
Violent anti-illegal immigration protests in Soweto and Durban dominated the show, ending with Home Affairs withdrawing its asylum intake directive while the Constitutional Court judgment stands.
- 07:20
The Home Affairs Director General has withdrawn the asylum directive, and the IMC chair said the department needs time to build administrative capacity while still complying with the court judgment.
- 06:34
Police say a demonstrator's leg was broken in an alleged assault by a foreign national, which sparked the Durban violence. Three foreign nationals have been arrested and a public violence case opened.
- 06:02
In Soweto, ten vehicles along Kumalo Street were burnt and spaza shops looted. Police say they will maintain a strong presence and arrest those responsible for the destruction.
- 07:26
Minister Kubai says the SIU has been working inside Home Affairs, and officials found to be corrupt have been dismissed. A request to extend SIU work to refugee centres awaits presidential approval.