KwaZulu-Natal police prepare for potential disruptions as a trucking protest is planned for 30 May 2026, urging organisers to engage in dialogue to prevent violence.
KwaZulu-Natal police have raised concern over a looming protest linked to the All Truck Drivers Forum South Africa (ATDFSA), warning that any violent or disruptive action will be met with decisive law enforcement.
Addressing the media at SAPS KZN Headquarters on Thursday, Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General Phumelele Makoba said intelligence indicates plans for protest action scheduled for 30 May 2026, potentially involving road blockages on key routes including the N2 and N3 highways.
“We are calling upon the organisers of that planned protest to come to the table and voice their concerns, and we are prepared to listen and amplify our strategies where required,” Makoba said.
He added that while police had not received a formal notice of the march, intelligence and public statements from organisers suggested the action was linked to concerns over the employment of undocumented foreign nationals in the trucking sector.
