Parolee Wandile Nsibande Detained by Correctional Services After Violent Durban Protest

• The Department of Correctional Services confirmed that active parolee Wandile Nsibande was placed back under its care following his arrest
• Nsibande has been on parole since March 2022 for robbery and kidnapping, with his sentence set to expire in 2034
• His arrest came after a protest against a Department of Home Affairs directive turned violent, with at least 10 vehicles torched in Durban

KWAZULU-NATAL — The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that Wandile Method Nsibande, a convicted offender on active parole, has been returned to its supervision following his arrest amid a violent Durban protest.

The Justice, Crime Prevention and Security cluster posted the update on X on 16 October 2026, confirming that Nsibande is now under the care of Correctional Services and subject to a parole review process.

Nsibande was originally placed under Community Corrections on 4 March 2022 after being convicted of robbery and kidnapping. His sentence is due to expire on 19 May 2034.

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Durban protest turns violent

Nsibande's arrest followed a protest that erupted in response to a Department of Home Affairs directive reopening asylum applications. The directive was withdrawn. The demonstration escalated into violence, with at least 10 vehicles set alight in Durban. His alleged involvement in the unrest put him directly at odds with the conditions governing his release.

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Parole conditions and what happens next

Under Community Corrections, parolees are required to comply strictly with a set of conditions. These include obtaining prior approval before leaving their magisterial district and informing the Department of any change in address or place of residence. Failure to comply constitutes a parole violation.

Where a violation is reported, or where a parolee is suspected of or criminally charged with committing an offence, the individual may be detained for a minimum of 48 hours. Within that window, the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPB) must convene to assess the placement and decide on next steps.

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Netizens react to parole conditions

South Africans reacted to the news on social media, with many pointing out the implications of his situation.

@Mchabo5 said:

"He might end up serving his sentence fully. He came out on parole; now he's causing trouble outside 🤣🤣🙈... He might end up serving his whole sentence."

@Patrici47761869 wrote:

"Didn't he know the terms and conditions of his parole? If he did, he acted recklessly. I pity him."

@BruceNkomati commented:

"🤣 New Mandela in the making. 🤡🤷🏿"

@PridieMakoya quipped:

"His Method didn't work."

NPA denies issuing warrants of arrest

In a related article, Briefly News reported on the NPA’s denial that arrest warrants had been issued against March and March Movement leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and her husband, Xolani Zuma.

Xolani said he had been told warrants existed and that the couple would hand themselves over if the claims were true. The NPA rejected the allegation, while social media users questioned the statement and debated what might happen next.

Source: Briefly News