South Africa Assures Protection for Mozambicans Amid ‘Operation Dudula’ Threats

The South African High Commission in Maputo has assured Mozambicans living in South Africa that they will be protected from attacks linked to the so-called “Operation Dudula”, local media reports. High Commissioner Puleng Chaba said the government in Pretoria would hold accountable those involved in the movement, which in recent weeks has carried out expulsions… Continue reading South Africa Assures Protection for Mozambicans Amid ‘Operation Dudula’ Threats

Vigilante Groups: Where is Humanity When Operation Dudula Addresses illegal immigration issues in South Africa?

Operation Dudula members protest against illegal and undocumented foreigners who are allegedly stealing jobs and putting a strain on South Africa's limited resources.

It’s important to lay down the foundation of knowledge and data about the extent of attacks on illegal immigrants in South Africa over the past decade or so. Many debates arise within the topics of migration, migrant rights, and the structures and systems when it comes to how wide the scope should be considered in… Continue reading Vigilante Groups: Where is Humanity When Operation Dudula Addresses illegal immigration issues in South Africa?

Health Minister Warns Dudula Over Clinic Occupation

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has held a high-level meeting with Operation Dudula leadership, warning them that their campaign to block undocumented foreign nationals from accessing public health facilities risks denying medical care to South Africans who lack official documents. Operation Dudula began stationing its members at government clinics and hospitals, with activists claiming they… Continue reading Health Minister Warns Dudula Over Clinic Occupation

Presidency Clarifies Comment On Easing Visa Regulations For Nigerians Coming To SA

Following an online backlash, the South African Presidency has come out to clarify the comment by President Cyril Ramaphosa that visa regulations for Nigerian tourists coming to the country would be eased.  The clarification has eased the pressure on Ramaphosa who was already facing an online backlash for suggesting that in order to ease the… Continue reading Presidency Clarifies Comment On Easing Visa Regulations For Nigerians Coming To SA

11 Bushbuckridge Learners Fall ill After Eating ‘Contaminated Snacks’

The National Association of School Governing Bodies (NASGB) announced that more than 100 learners nationwide were taken to clinics after allegedly consuming contaminated snacks and biscuits from foreign-owned spaza shops. (Photo: African Times)

Concerns have been raised following the confirmation that 11 children from a school in Mpumalanga were rushed to a medical facility after falling sick due to food poisoning. The latest incident happened on Wednesday at Babati Primary School in Justacia, near Bushbuckridge. It follows sporadic incidents where children have either died or recovered from the… Continue reading 11 Bushbuckridge Learners Fall ill After Eating ‘Contaminated Snacks’

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