Long arm of the law asked to help stop Operation Dudula's taking aim at foreign nationals at school

THE Gauteng Department of Education has promised to enlist the help of law enforcement agencies to help prevent Operation Dudula from disrupting the province's academic programme in the new academic year.

- SIYABONGA SITHOLE

This comes as Operation Dudula visited some Soweto schools, with allegations that they prioritise undocumented illegal foreigners in their system.

Yesterday, the movement and its leader, Zandile Dabula, who have been criticised for their nationwide campaign aimed at preventing illegal foreigners from accessing health care, delivered warning letters to 11 Soweto schools ahead of the next academic year.

The movement said it was calling on public schools in townships to prioritise South African learners over foreign nationals, with the movement adding that this initiative is part of a broader campaign ahead of next year’s local government elections.