KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has reportedly requested the deployment of soldiers to eThekwini as authorities respond to escalating unrest and security concerns in Durban.
The request comes after violence erupted in parts of the city amid protests linked to immigration and asylum policies. Reports indicate that vehicles were torched and tensions escalated in areas affected by the demonstrations.
The situation has prompted heightened law-enforcement activity, with senior police officials and the provincial leadership expected to assess the situation and monitor deployments.
The call for military assistance comes amid wider concerns about crime in eThekwini. Earlier this year, Ntuli also raised the possibility of deploying the South African National Defence Force to crime hotspots in the province.
Further details about the latest request, including which areas would be covered and whether the deployment has been approved, have not been confirmed in the reports available.
