25 arrested in KZN amid protests
The SANDF and SAPS will work together in stabilisation efforts amid protests, in the Durban CBD
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested 25 individuals following violent protests that disrupted the MTN8 Cup Final at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. The arrests include alleged ringleaders who threatened to halt the match by shutting down the stadium. On Thursday, 14 vehicles were burned, two houses set alight, and various shops looted.
Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane praised police and law enforcement agencies for their decisive actions to maintain order. Police spokesperson Nonkululeko Phokane informed that 30 arrests have been made since Thursday, with 25 in KwaZulu-Natal and five in Gauteng for offenses like public violence, illegal gathering, obstruction, and resisting arrest.
Dimpane emphasized that the South Africa National Defence Force's deployment in KwaZulu-Natal is part of broader stabilization efforts in cooperation with the South African Police Service. Police warned that anyone threatening instability will face consequences under the law.
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