Hundreds of African refugees and asylum seekers from various countries have set up a semi-permanent camp on the pavements right outside the Home Affairs office on Che Guevara Road in Durban.
They have been living there for more than a month.
The camp consists of makeshift shelters, blankets, and personal belongings spread along the sidewalk.
Many of those at the site say they were displaced by recent anti-immigrant intimidation in their respective communities.
They describe threats, violence, and evictions that forced them to abandon their homes.
Now, they are sleeping in the open, exposed to weather and uncertainty.
The group is calling on the South African government to relocate them to a safer space.
Their demand centers on protection, dignity, and access to basic services while asylum claims are processed.
The images show families with children gathered on the pavement, waiting outside the Home Affairs building for answers.
Human rights observers say the scene reflects the pressure on South Africa’s asylum system and the vulnerability of migrant populations.
Officials have not yet announced a formal relocation plan.
For those camped on Che Guevara Road, the pavement has become both a place of refuge and a public appeal for intervention.
