Politics● ElevatedOct 30 · Oct 30, 2026, 5:37 PM
Barred: Durban court restricts March and March protests ahead of upcoming elections
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from pretorianews · south africa · Sub-Saharan Africa
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said police were being forced to divert officers and resources at short notice to deal with demonstrations that could escalate into violent confrontations.
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