SANDF deployed in Durban CBD after voilent protests
Police were over-stretched yesterday as angry protesters were spread across the city.
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has been deployed in the Durban CBD following violent protests that disrupted city life. These demonstrations were sparked by demands for the repatriation of undocumented foreign nationals and the suspension of asylum applications. The police were reportedly overwhelmed by the protests, which resulted in the arrest of 19 individuals and damage to numerous shops and businesses.
In response to the situation, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli requested the army's assistance. SANDF troops are now patrolling the city streets in collaboration with the South African Police Service (SAPS).
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