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Police have begun questioning at least 80 march participants as the protest against undocumented foreign nationals in Cranstock turned violent, resulting in three injuries and damage to commercial properties.

According to information from the South African Police Service (SAPS) in KwaZulu-Natal, violence erupted during the procession in Cranstock. A police representative, Colonel Robert Netsiunda, reported preliminary data on looting in several shops and injuries to three foreign nationals during the unrest.

Two of the injured are currently receiving treatment in a hospital, while the whereabouts of the third injured person remain unknown. After the incident, intelligence suggested that the group intended to continue marching to Greytown. The police reacted promptly and intercepted the bus carrying the march participants on the R74 road heading to that town.

Netsiunda stated: 'At least eighty (80) people who participated in the march against undocumented foreigners are currently held at the Greytown police station for questioning and further investigation after the march they participated in became violent, leaving at least three foreign nationals injured.'

Authorities are also investigating claims that one of the injured was robbed of an undisclosed amount during the violence. Police clarified that initial investigations indicate the injured foreigners are legally in the country, but their immigration status will be checked by the Department of Home Affairs.

SAPS warned the public against vigilantism under the guise of protests, emphasizing that any demonstrations must be conducted within the law. The police also stressed that civilians are not permitted to perform law enforcement functions, and only law enforcement officers can conduct stops, searches, and arrests for any crime.

The investigation into the incident, including the violence, looting, and alleged robbery, is ongoing, while detainees remain in custody for questioning as authorities determine individual involvement in the event.