The largest city in KwaZulu-Natal, on South Africa's east coast
South Africa has named a partially revamped XV for the Nations Championship clash with Wales in Durban, with four uncapped players in the squad and captain Pieter-Steph du Toit leading the side. Erasmus cites squad depth and a plan to give everyone a chance, while Wales aim to respond after a mixed campaign.
Human rights groups warn of a new wave of xenophobic violence as anti-immigration movements organise protests across major cities, with vigilante actions and calls for foreigners to leave by a set date. Attacks have been reported against migrants and foreign-owned businesses, prompting court actions and concerns about state protection.
South African authorities have processed 53,499 foreign nationals for deportation or repatriation since a nationwide migration campaign began, Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has said. Most processed people have been Malawian, Zimbabwean or Mozambican. The moves follow weeks of anti-migrant protests, arrests and reports of lethal attacks on foreign nationals.
Protests in South Africa have intensified, with demonstrations targeting foreign nationals and calls for their expulsion. Authorities report arrests and a heavy security presence as municipal elections approach, while international observers warn of a humanitarian crisis.