KZN police report crime reduction, warn against unlawful conduct during June 30 marches

Acting Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal, Major General Phumelele Makoba during an address to all commissioned officers at the Durban Christian Centre Jesus Dome in Mayville.

KwaZulu-Natal police say contact crimes in the province have continued to decline over the past two years, while warning that unlawful conduct during planned anti-undocumented migrant marches scheduled for June 30 will be met with law enforcement action.

Addressing a provincial policing briefing on Tuesday, acting KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner Major General Phumelele Makoba said police had intensified preparations to maintain order ahead of demonstrations expected across the province.

Makoba said murder cases declined by 14.8% during the 2025/26 financial year, while attempted murder dropped by 6.7%. Sexual offences also recorded a slight decrease of 1.1%.

Police linked the trend partly to increased visibility and partnerships with community structures, including Community Police Forums.