March and March members appear in court over MTN8 disruption plot

A strong police contingent has been deployed at the Durban Magistrates’ Court as members of March and March attend the first court appearance of their members arrested for allegedly plotting to disrupt the MTN8 final over the weekend.

VISUALS: Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested a man who issued threats that he and his followers will shut down Moses Mabhida Stadium to prevent the MTN8 Cup Final match between Orlando Pirates FC and Mamelodi Sundowns from taking place.

The suspect had gathered a group of people at King Dinizuku Park with the aim of staging a march.

Those who were with him managed to run away.

Police are reiterating that anyone who threatens to cause instability will be dealt with in accordance with the law.

Credit: Chriselda Lewis — SABC News (@SABCNews) October 10, 2026 Those arrested include individuals identified as alleged ringleaders who threatened to disrupt the match between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Since Thursday, 14 vehicles were torched, two houses set alight and several shops were looted in Durban .

Meanwhile anti-illegal immigration groups have criticised the arrests.

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