Durban BURNS! ARMY Called? Protesters Demand Action as Home Affairs Withdraws Asylum Directive

South Africa’s immigration protests are continuing in Durban, as the KwaZulu-Natal Premier requests SANDF deployment and Home Affairs withdraws its asylum application directive. In this Miss Media report, we bring you footage from the ground and statements from authorities as protests over undocumented immigration and South Africa’s asylum application system draw national attention. What is happening in Durban? Why are protesters taking to the streets? And what does the Constitutional Court judgment mean for South Africa’s immigration laws? We look at the key developments, including: - Durban immigration protests and developments on the ground. - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli’s request for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to assist in restoring order. - The response from police and provincial authorities. - Home Affairs’ withdrawal of its 28 September directive on asylum seeker applications. - The July 2026 Constitutional Court judgment in the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town case. - Why refugee reception offices faced pressure following the implementation of the directive. - What the government says about asylum applications, immigration enforcement and the next steps. THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING EXPLAINED The Constitutional Court struck down provisions that prevented certain people from accessing the asylum application process on procedural grounds, including irregular entry into South Africa. The ruling does not automatically grant refugee status or permanent residence. Asylum claims must still be assessed under the applicable law. Home Affairs withdrew its directive on 9 October 2026, stating that implementation had overwhelmed refugee reception offices and raised concerns about officials’ safety and public order. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has requested SANDF deployment amid the situation in Durban. This report distinguishes between the request for deployment and any subsequent confirmation of deployment. WATCH THE FOOTAGE, HEAR FROM THE AUTHORITIES AND JOIN THE DISCUSSION. Do you believe the government is handling South Africa’s immigration challenges correctly? Should the army assist in Durban? What should happen next? Share your views in the comments. Keep the discussion respectful and debate the issues. Subscribe to Miss Media for South African breaking news, political developments, court proceedings, public safety updates and in-depth current affairs coverage. Like, share and subscribe for more updates. #DurbanProtests #SouthAfricaNews #ImmigrationCrisis