WE WILL NOT BE STOPPED - OPERATION DUDULA

Group argues hospitals are overwhelmed by the influx of foreign nationals

- SIMON MAJADIBODU

OPERATION Dudula leader Zandile Dabula says the movement will appeal a Johannesburg High Court ruling that bars it from preventing foreign nationals from accessing public healthcare facilities.

The controversial group argues that public clinics and hospitals are overwhelmed by the influx of undocumented foreign nationals.

Speaking at a media briefing in Johannesburg yesterday, Dabula urged members to comply with the court order for now.

"The judgment sets a dangerous precedent that may weaken law enforcement, erode state capacity to manage illegal immigration, and undermine the interests of South African citizens," she said.

"We have instructed our legal team to launch an appeal to protect the interests of South Africans and the rule of law."

Dabula said her party had noticed more political parties adopting hardline stances on undocumented immigrants.

She said the anti-migrant movement, which has since become a political party, had long been isolated in its stance but now sees others following suit.