Street vendors accuse Durban Metro Police of selective enforcement amid rising CBD drug crisis

Street vendors accuse Durban Metro Police of selective enforcement amid rising CBD drug crisis

[The Mercury - South Africa] - 15/02/2026
Durban street vendors claim they face daily harassment and fines from Metro Police while authorities admit they're 'losing the battle' against vagrants and drug users who pose greater threats to public safety. As law enforcement struggles to balance bylaw enforcement with crime prevention, (…)
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