{
  "id": 14685895,
  "title": "'Durban will never burn again, not under my watch' - Thami Ntuli",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/durban-will-never-burn-again-not-under-my-watch-thami-ntuli",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T11:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/2026-10-15-durban-will-never-burn-again-not-under-my-watch-thami-ntuli/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli addressed the recent unrest in Durban's CBD during the KwaZulu-Natal Investment conference, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. He noted that the protests, which began in the middle of September, were driven by more than just fuel prices. The streets of Durban had seen violent demonstrations, with cars set ablaze, houses burnt, and shops looted, leaving families fearful. Despite the understandable frustration, Ntuli stressed that unlawful behavior does not justify the actions of the protesters. He vowed that those responsible for the violence would face severe consequences and declared that Durban would never burn again while he was in office. Ntuli called on the people of KwaZulu-Natal to choose between unity and chaos. He assured investors that their interests would be protected and pledged to report on progress. Looking ahead, Ntuli highlighted the upcoming municipal elections on November 4 as a critical opportunity for citizens to participate in meaningful governance. He also announced plans for district investment conferences across the province, aiming to foster partnerships that would result in real actions. Ntuli stressed that pledges should move beyond words and into meaningful facilitation. He affirmed his commitment to ensuring that school fees would be paid and children would be nourished, as someone in the room believed in KZN.",
  "summary": "KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has condemned violence in Durban’s CBD and vowed to protect residents and investors, while urging citizens to choose “unity and order” ahead of the November 4 local government elections.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "IFP candidate criticises Ntuli’s support for SANDF deployment in Durban",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/ifp-candidate-criticises-ntulis-support-for-sandf-deployment-in-durban",
        "published": "2026-10-15T09:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}