Operation Dudula vows to keep blocking foreign nationals from clinics
The group renewed its stance following the release of three members arrested at the Lillian Ngoyi Clinic in Diepkloof, Soweto.
Police had detained them for questioning patients about their nationality and demanding identity documents, before releasing them with a warning.
Operation Dudula President Zandile Dabula speaking with SABC News said foreign nationals must pay for healthcare if they want to use South African facilities.
'We do not want foreigners to be accessing our public healthcare facilities,' Dabula said.
'If they need medical attention, they should go to private facilities and pay for them. If a public facility can confirm legal entry into the country and charge for services, we will not have a problem. But if you are here illegally, we do not want you near our clinics.' she added.
Dabula claimed the arrests were intended to frustrate the organisation's activities.
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