KwaZulu-Natal launched Safety Month and an Integrated Festive Season Safety Plan at the Durban beachfront on October 30, 2025, as the province expects more than two million visitors and about 13 billion rand in economic activity. Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli urged residents and tourists to act responsibly to curb road crashes, crime, and gender-based violence. Authorities will place teams at ports of entry, beaches, shopping centers, events, and major roads, with added checks on routes to Lesotho, Mozambique, and Eswatini. The plan seeks to protect lives, property, and jobs in a tourism hub known for beaches, culture, and natural sites.
Officials said 24,515 personnel will be deployed across the province, among them 17,528 police officers, two thousand metro police, 693 Road Traffic Inspectorate officers, 1,912 emergency medical staff, 134 customs officers, and 1,167 community safety volunteers. Focus areas include gender-based violence and femicide, aggravated robberies, drug trafficking, and traffic enforcement with zero tolerance for violations. Police issued warnings about risky year-end student parties linked to underage drinking and assaults. The Provincial Government of Unity asked communities to report suspected crime to the Crime Stop line at 08600 10111.
Officials said 24,515 personnel will be deployed across the province, among them 17,528 police officers, two thousand metro police, 693 Road Traffic Inspectorate officers, 1,912 emergency medical staff, 134 customs officers, and 1,167 community safety volunteers. Focus areas include gender-based violence and femicide, aggravated robberies, drug trafficking, and traffic enforcement with zero tolerance for violations. Police issued warnings about risky year-end student parties linked to underage drinking and assaults. The Provincial Government of Unity asked communities to report suspected crime to the Crime Stop line at 08600 10111.
