Criminal complaint lodged against Operation Dudula and leader

GAUTENG police are investigating a criminal complaint against Operation Dudula and its leader, Zandile Dabula following the death of one-year-old child whose mother was allegedly prevented from accessing healthcare.

- SIYABONGA SITHOLE

The EFF accused the movement of conducting a “barbaric” campaign of stopping allegedly illegal foreigners from accessing services at public healthcare facilities across the country. The EFF said it also supports other citizens whose constitutional rights were violated when members of the movement allegedly prevented them from accessing healthcare services in Soweto.

Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo confirmed a case was registered with the Alexandra police station.

“The police have opened an inquiry docket. Once the investigation is complete, the docket will be taken to the National Prosecuting Authority for a decision,’ Masondo said.