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TimesLIVE
a day ago
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
Operation Dudula 'will stop illegal foreign children' going to state schools
Anti-migrant group Operation Dudula has vowed to launch a campaign to block illegal foreign children from entering state schools. The organisation's leader Zandile Dabula said the campaign will be launched in December and implemented in the first week of January 2026. 'We're going to be stationed at schools, and no foreign child will be allowed to attend a public school,' Dabula said. 'They can rather take them to private schools — we don't care, but state schools are going to be reserved for South African children only.' She clarified that this applied only to illegal foreigners, adding that those who claim to be documented would be checked with the department of home affairs before they could be accepted. However, preference would be given to South African pupils. 'They must be checked, thoroughly checked — because how did they come to this country? Are their parents documented? But they will be last in the queue. Our South Africans will come first. We have limited resources as a country — but if we had the resources, we would share with other people.
The South African
6 days ago
- Politics
- The South African
Zandile Dabula: 'I don't know why Zimbabweans think they're special'
Operation Dudula president Zandile Dabula has once again sparked controversy, this time claiming that Zimbabweans 'think they are special' and are too quick to take offense when South Africans speak out against illegal immigration. Speaking on the King David Studio Podcast , Dabula accused Zimbabweans of feeling entitled to remain in the country, legally or otherwise. 'I don't know why Zimbabweans think they are special,' Dabula said. 'Every time when you talk of foreigners, they are the first ones to respond. Immediately, when you talk of illegal immigrants, the first response you will get, even on a social media platform, is a Zimbabwean. They feel so entitled that they are supposed to be here.' As the leader of Operation Dudula, Dabula fronts a movement that openly campaigns against undocumented immigrants. While many South Africans support their message, critics have repeatedly accused the group of pushing a xenophobic agenda, something its leaders firmly deny. During the podcast, Dabula and her colleague Ayanda Ndlovu admitted that crime has no nationality, but argued that foreign nationals now dominate South Africa's crime landscape. In their words, since illegal immigrants flocked in, the crime has escalated. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Operation Dudula wanting to know why organisations prioritise foreign nationals
Operation Dudula have questioned the intentions of non-profit organisations and civil rights groups defending illegal migrants. Operation Dudula are taking their illegal migration fight to the steps of organisations they deem to be sympathetic to foreign nationals. The pro-South African movement marched through Johannesburg and Durban on Thursday to deliver memoranda to two organisations. Operation Dudula consider the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa (Seri) to be the leading protectors of illegal foreign migrants. Alleged foreign preference A wall of police officers was required to separate Operation Dudula protestors and counter-protesters in Johannesburg on Thursday. Operation Dudula were on their way to Seri's offices, whom they accuse of using litigation to defend the interests of foreign nationals in contravention of South African law. Operation Dudula spokesperson Zandile Dabula stated that the marches are aimed at asking why these organisations prioritise foreign nationals over South Africans. Dabula stated that the organisation wanted Seri and SAHRC not to side with foreign nationals blindly, but to treat South African complaints with legitimacy. 'They should also go out to communities to find out what the real issues are. They are not really looking into matters that are affecting citizens of this country,' Dabula told The Citizen. 'We do know they are being funded by non-South Africans, but their role is to advocate for South Africans,' she added. Seri's funders include, among others, Open Society Foundations, Global Affairs Canada, Norweigan People's Aid and San-Francisco-based Cameron Schrier Foundation. 'Dudula a threat' The SAHRC told The Citizen that they would study Operation Dudula's memorandum before commenting, and Seri representatives referred questions to their head of litigation, who had not responded by the time of publication. Equal rights groups that receive legal support from Seri released a joint statement in solidarity with their fight against discrimination. 'Xenophobia is not only driven by fear and prejudice, it is a direct assault on human dignity and the universal rights enshrined in our Constitution,' stated Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia spokesperson Mike Ndlovu. He described Operation Dudula's actions as 'intimidation', stating that they will remain resolute in defence of human rights. 'Operation Dudula is a threat, not only to migrants, but to all who believe in freedom, equality, and constitutionalism.' 'Its actions rely on and reinforce a system of violence, exclusion, and scapegoating reminiscent of apartheid,' conclude Ndlovu. 'Not xenophobic' Dabula reiterated that these organisations were not responding to complaints about foreign nationals victimising South Africans. 'Do they even have the country's best interests at heart, or do they just want to see this country go down the drain?' she asked. Dabula also wanted organisations to stop labelling Operation Dudula xenophobic and inhumane, stressing that they did not target individuals or nationalities. 'We are just against the illegality and how they conduct themselves when they come here because our buildings have been taken over and our children are dying,' she said. 'We are not against our brothers and sisters, but we have a problem with illegality and criminality. We just want what is best for South Africans, and we will not stop,' Dabula concluded. NOW READ: NGOs say foreigners in SA told to return to their countries when opening cases against Operation Dudula
Eyewitness News
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Operation Dudula says it won't stop preventing foreign nationals from receiving healthcare at state facilities
It has been almost a week now since the protests started, and many people are saying they will not stop until their voices are heard. Dabula said it was not just their organisation driving this action. "You've seen some other political parties joining as well. We've seen community, you know, normal community members who are not affiliated to Operation Dudula doing the same task because they are troubled in their communities with long queues." She insists South Africans should be prioritised. "We are the taxpayers. These people, they don't pay tax. Some of them are employed and they don't even get payslips. You know, they are illegal. How are you going to pay tax when you are illegal in a country? So, South Africans must be prioritised. That's what we're fighting for. We can't have a South African that will battle to get medication, yet a foreigner is getting medication." The deputy chairperson of the Johannesburg Migrants Advisory Panel is calling on law enforcement officials to intervene and has urged people to adhere to the law.
