'We have not broken any laws'

CASE: OPERATION DUDULA TO PRESS ON WITH ID CHECKS

- Molefe Seeletsa

Three women believed to be linked to the anti-foreigner group, Operation Dudula, have been released on warning after being arrested for allegedly disrupting services at the Lilian Ngoyi Community Health Centre in Diepkloof, Soweto.

The women, aged between 49 and 60, appeared briefly at the Orlando Magistrate's Court yesterday, facing charges of public violence, trespassing and violating the National Health Act.

The authorities apprehended the women after they allegedly entered the clinic's maternity ward and demanded that patients produce identity documents to verify their nationalities.

Outside the court, members of Operation Dudula gathered in protest, showing support for the arrested women.

Speaking to the crowd, Operation Dudula president Zandile Dabula confirmed that the women were released. Their case will reportedly return to court on 10 September.