{
  "id": 13381016,
  "title": "Anti-illegal immigration protests | Police arrest 15 more suspects after vehicles and buildings burned in Durban",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/anti-illegal-immigration-protests-police-arrest-15-more-suspects",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T10:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/2026-10-10-anti-illegal-immigration-protests--police-arrest-15-more-suspects-after-vehicles-and-buildings-burned-in-durban/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday night, Durban witnessed violent protests that led to the arrest of fifteen additional suspects, raising the total number of arrests to nineteen. Colonel Robert Netshiunda, a police spokesperson, disclosed that the suspects face charges of public violence and malicious property damage, with the possibility of additional charges. Most of the arrested individuals are students and intelligence officers, and detectives are still seeking those responsible for burning vehicles and buildings. Two houses were set ablaze in the Umbilo area, while several shops suffered damage and some were looted.\n\nThe police in KwaZulu-Natal have refuted rumors and false information circulating on social media about the MTN8 Cup Final match between Orlando Pirates FC and Mamelodi Sundowns. Despite the protests, the match will proceed as planned, with police ensuring the safety of spectators, officials, and players. Netshiunda emphasized that all roads leading to Moses Mabhida Stadium remain open, and anyone attempting to stage a protest on the routes to the stadium or near the venue will face strong law enforcement action.",
  "summary": "Fifteen people were arrested after violent protests in Durban, bringing the total number of suspects in custody to 19, police said.",
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Security stepped up in Durban amid anti-illegal immigration protests and MTN8 final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/security-stepped-up-in-durban-amid-anti-illegal-immigration-protests",
        "published": "2026-10-10T06:43:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "19 arrested in Durban anti-undocumented immigration protests",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/19-arrested-in-durban-anti-undocumented-immigration-protests",
        "published": "2026-10-10T09:27:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "19 suspects arrested in Durban amid protests against illegal immigration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/19-suspects-arrested-in-durban-amid-protests-against-illegal",
        "published": "2026-10-10T11:41:43.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}