Gwarube faces backlash from Operation Dudula

VIGILANTE group Operation Dudula has criticized the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, accusing her of prioritising illegal foreign nationals over South African children in schools.

- XOLILE MTEMBU

The group claimed that Gwarube is also protecting illegal foreigners.

"We are only calling for the South African child to be put first in South African schools; they are calling the police, who are employed by the people to use state resources to fight for illegal foreigners, while your children are sitting at home watching illegal foreign children going to school."

Responding to the accusations, Gwarube acknowledged public frustration but emphasised that schools should remain safe learning environments.

"I'm acutely aware of how frustrated South Africans are with their government in dealing with the provision of basic services, jobs, and social welfare.