{
  "id": 17341174,
  "title": "March and March: The protests, the violence and the growing legal battles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/march-and-march-the-protests-the-violence-and-the-growing-legal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/2026-10-31-march-and-march-the-protests-the-violence-and-the-growing-legal-battles/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The March and March movement, known for their relentless protests, faced a significant setback after a Durban High Court ruling placed restrictions on their activities. The court granted an interim order that prohibits the movement and its leaders from using violence during protests or obstructing roads through violent means. This ruling has forced the movement to shift its focus from the streets to the courtroom, with several key leaders appearing before the Durban High Court to respond to an application for an interdict. The police have also intensified their efforts, deploying additional officers and invoking the South African National Defence Force to maintain law and order. Despite these challenges, the March and March movement remains committed to addressing economic and immigration challenges through lawful means, demanding fair employment opportunities, police accountability, and effective immigration enforcement.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}