Anti-Nigerian sentiments are overflowing in South Africa once again with thousands of them pouring out into the streets in a protest against Nigerians.
It was like a flash back to the anti-apartheid era where local agitations against white minority rule, usually flowed out in the streets.
Yesterday protesters were in their hundreds and were spearheaded by members of political parties and the xenophobic vigilante group Operation Dudula.
Their demand centred tougher action against foreigners in Durban, with agency reports stating that South African police fired rubber bullets and teargas to try to disperse them.
The pictures below tell the story of the protest against Nigerians on the streets of Durban, better
Members of Operation Dududla join members of March and March Movement during a national campaign protest in Durban on March 25, 2026. The group calls for stronger action against illegal immigration and the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. The protest takes place amid rising public concern over border control, law enforcement, and the governments national policy. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP)
Traditional leaders of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) join members of March and March Movement as they chant songs during a national campaign protest in Durban on March 25, 2026. The group calls for stronger action against illegal immigration and the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. The protest takes place amid rising public concern over border control, law enforcement, and the governments national policy. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP)
Members of March and March Movement hold placards during a national campaign potest in Durban on March 25, 2026. The group calls for stronger action against illegal immigration and the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. The protest takes place amid rising public concern over border control, law enforcement, and the governments national policy. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP)
A member of the March and March group carries a South African flag during a national campaign protest in Durban on March 25, 2026. The group calls for stronger action against illegal immigration and the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. The protest takes place amid rising public concern over border control, law enforcement, and the governments national policy. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP)
Members of March and March Movement together with members from the Inkhata Freedom Party (IFP), ActionSA and Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party sing and chant slogans during a national campaign protest in Durban on March 25, 2026. The group calls for stronger action against illegal immigration and the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. The protest takes place amid rising public concern over border control, law enforcement, and the governments national policy. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP)
Members of March and March Movement together with members from the Inkhata Freedom Party ( IFP) sing and chant slogans during a national campaign protest in Durban on March 25, 2026. The group calls for stronger action against illegal immigration and the deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. The protest takes place amid rising public concern over border control, law enforcement, and the governments national policy. (Photo by RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP)
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