KZN residents take to the streets to reclaim Durban’s South Beach

Durban’s city center came to a standstill today as hundreds of protesters, led by the March and March Movement and joined by several political parties, took to the streets to demand stronger action against alleged illegal activities occurring in the South Beach area.

The demonstration began outside the Durban City Hall and proceeded to the Point Police Station, where protesters carried placards and chanted slogans calling for accountability from law enforcement and local government.

The demonstrators claim that foreign nationals have “taken over” parts of the city, including the Point precinct, allegedly restricting access for South Africans.

The movement’s founder, former radio personality Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, said the protest aimed to urge authorities to act and for citizens to “reclaim their city.”

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March in March movement is currently holding a protest in Durban Point area against undocumented immigrants. They say the city of Durban cannot have areas that are dominated by undocumented immigrants, where South Africans are made to walk and live in fear in those areas. Members of the movement say the march is meant to remind foreign nationals that this is South Africa. Follow Credible Source DUT for more. #marchinmarch #crediblesourcedut

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They also accused corrupt officials of turning a blind eye to the illegal activities that have plagued the area for years.

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Hundreds of community members have joined March and March Movement as they are marching toto South Beach in Durban to protest against illegal foreigners and criminal activities allegedly taking place in the area. The group say they are united in their call to say “foreigners” must go back to their original counties.

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The March and March Movement, a civil organization known for its community-based campaigns across KwaZulu-Natal, has previously led similar demonstrations in Pietermaritzburg, Newcastle, and Richards Bay.

The demonstrators are calling for:

• Tougher action against illegal foreigners
• Decisive measures to address the alleged drug trafficking occurring at South Beach
• The eviction of illegal occupants from hijacked buildings, and
• Stricter enforcement of immigration laws against undocumented foreign nationals involved in criminal activities.

ActionSA joined the March & March in eThekwini today to take a firm stand against illegal immigration.

We continue to call for secure borders, lawful entry, and fairness for all who call South Africa home.

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— ActionSA (@Action4SA) November 7, 2025

South Africa is for South Africans 🇿🇦

No illegal immigrants
No to drugs
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