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WATCH: Chaos erupts at Sherwood as Malawians clash with police over deportation delays

Inside Metros — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:04:05 +0000

By Charmaine Ndlela

Chaos erupted at Durban’s Sherwood Park on Wednesday after hundreds of Malawian nationals clashed with police during a protest over delays in their repatriation from South Africa.

Police fired stun grenades, tear gas and rubber bullets after tensions escalated when officials from the Department of Home Affairs attempted to move migrants into Sherwood Hall for document verification and processing.

The group, which has been camping at the site for weeks, is demanding direct transportation back to Malawi and has rejected plans to first transfer them to the Lindela Repatriation Centre.

Police used stun grenades and rubber bullets to disperse Malawian protesters who blocked traffic near Sherwood Hall. Protesters chanted, “No Lindela, we want to go straight home,” opposing plans to take them to the Lindela Repatriation Centre. pic.twitter.com/zIiGjYZUex
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According to eyewitness reporters, the situation spiralled out of control after Home

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R300m fund launched for emerging contractors

Inside Metros — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:12:19 +0000

By Charmaine Ndlela

The Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEDFA) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) have launched a R300 million construction fund aimed at developing the construction sector and supporting emerging contractors.

The fund, which operates under the CIDB’s B.U.I.L.D Programme, is expected to assist qualifying construction micro, small and medium enterprises, particularly emerging CIDB-registered contractors struggling to access finance and growth opportunities.

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The launch was held in Modderfontein, Johannesburg, on Tuesday.

Speaking at the launch, Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams said many capable businesses continued to face challenges linked to limited funding, compliance requirements and a lack of technical support.

“The R300 million Construction Fund is not simply about financing projects, it is about advancing economic justice,” she said.

Ndabeni-Abrahams added that the initiative seeks to unlock opportunities for emerging contractors while helping build a more

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