Durban

A water crisis in Durban, South Africa, has turned deadly as of August 4, 2026, according to a report by allAfrica. The situation highlights severe challenges related to water access and public health.

Residents of Boxwood Road in Kenville, Durban, report that seven toilets serve 1,500 people, with broken toilets and leaking pipes remaining unrepaired for years by the eThekwini Municipality.

South Africa has deported or repatriated over 53,000 African immigrants in a month-long crackdown, with most from Malawi, amid violent anti-immigrant protests and rising tensions. The government set up temporary immigration centers in Durban and Musina, while President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to strengthen border security and immigration enforcement.

Foreign-owned shops were looted in Durban, South Africa. The incident was reported by allAfrica.

South Africa's major cities experienced peaceful anti-migrant protests, with the government deploying police and military resources to manage the demonstrations. However, the protests highlight underlying economic vulnerabilities, including 30% unemployment, rising food inflation, and a struggling informal retail sector. The government faces pressure to enforce mass deportations and workplace quotas as part of a rolling campaign by protest leaders.

Anti-immigration protests occurred in Durban, South Africa, on June 30, 2026, with xenophobic movements demanding the expulsion of foreigners. The demonstrations were marked by calls for 'Foreigners out!' and showcased growing anti-immigrant sentiment.

Thousands of police were deployed across South Africa to address large-scale anti-immigration protests that turned violent, resulting in at least four deaths and widespread looting. The protests, linked to a June 30 deadline for removing illegal migrants, involved clashes in multiple cities and were led in part by the 'March and March' group.

South Africa deployed police in multiple cities to manage protests against illegal immigration, as groups like March and March, Operation Dudula, and Progressive Forces demanded the immediate departure of undocumented migrants. The protests, which included traditional weapons and national flags, were met with government warnings against violence, while migrants from Zimbabwe and Malawi sought repatriation due to fears of attacks.

Thousands of people participated in anti-migrant protests across South Africa, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, and Cape Town, organized by the group March and March. A large police presence was deployed to prevent violence and intimidation during the demonstrations.

Undocumented migrants in South Africa are preparing to leave the country amid a violent campaign against foreigners. The article highlights a specific instance at the former 'Drive-In' in Durban on June 29, 2026, where such departures are occurring.

140 buses transported 7,000 displaced immigrants to Musina, with people continuing to arrive at the old Drive-In site in Durban.

500 Malawians were stranded in Johannesburg after repatriation buses from Cape Town and Durban lacked permits, leading passengers to be dropped at the Malawian consulate in Sandton instead of being transported home.

More than 7,000 Malawians in Durban have been sent home, with an additional 8,000 awaiting processing as more individuals continue to arrive. Leon Schreiber announced these figures.

Twelve babies born at Sherwood Hall in Durban, where Malawian nationals are sheltering due to anti-migrant tensions in KwaZulu-Natal, are now being transported to Malawi.

South Africa is constructing a second temporary deportation center to manage the repatriation of Malawian nationals amid overcrowding and delays at the first site in Durban. Protests and clashes have occurred due to frustrations over slow deportation processes, with thousands of Malawians camping at the site. Coordination between South African and Malawian authorities is ongoing, though challenges include insufficient transportation and legal requirements for undocumented migrants.

Migrants in South Africa clashed with police in Durban over delays in their deportation, as thousands of Malawians and others await repatriation. South African authorities have established formal deportation processes, identifying 1,876 undocumented migrants for removal, amid a broader crackdown on illegal immigration.

Thousands of Malawians in South Africa are fleeing their homes due to xenophobic threats and have taken shelter in a Durban park ahead of a June 30 expulsion ultimatum.

More than 1,000 Malawians have fled an informal settlement in Durban, South Africa, after being chased from Burnwood. They have spent days camped in a field.

Dr. Abba Mallum, a Nigerian oncologist, is helping to fight cancer in KZN and across Africa. He has roots in Borno State and pursued opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, earning a pioneering PhD in radiotherapy and oncology.

Anti-immigrant anger is increasing in South Africa, with foreign nationals in Durban being forced out of their homes and businesses. The situation has led to migrants being displaced onto the streets.

South African police forcibly dispersed approximately 400 displaced migrants seeking refuge at a Durban police station using rubber bullets and tear gas, amid escalating vigilante violence against migrants. The incident has strained diplomatic relations with Ghana and Nigeria, who are launching emergency evacuations for their citizens, while political analysts warn that anti-immigrant sentiment is being weaponized for electoral gains.

South Africa is increasing fuel imports from the United States, with four tankers delivering fuel to Durban this month amid trade disruptions caused by the war.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is expanding its operations in South Africa by establishing a new assembly plant in Durban. The move comes as Chinese competitors are increasing their market presence in the region.