KwaZulu-Natal police and March and March organisers agreed planned 30 June 2026 demonstrations will proceed peacefully following a Durban meeting focused on preventing violence, looting and ensuring lawful public conduct.
KwaZulu-Natal police and March and March organisers have agreed that planned marches on 30 June 2026 will proceed without violence, looting or criminal activity following a late-night meeting at the SAPS provincial headquarters in Durban.
The meeting brought together senior KwaZulu-Natal police leadership, including Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General Phumelele Makoba and Acting Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing Major General Vukani Mgobhozi.
They met with representatives of march organisers led by Nkosikhona ‘Phakhel’umthakhathi’ Ndabandaba, Malusi Zondi of Economic and Cultural Envoy, and Black Business Federation secretary-general Wonder Jaca.
Police said discussions focused on cooperation between law enforcement and organisers, respect for the right to protest, stability and safety matters, and ensuring that marches are conducted within the bounds of the law.
