Operation Dudula submits memorandum to SAHRC over 'deprioritisation of migrant rights'
The group has taken to the streets on Thursday, and attempted to submit their memorandum at the Socio-Economic Rights Institute in Braamfontein earlier but were unsuccessful.
Operation Dudula protest in Braamfontein on 17 July 2025. Picture: Simphiwe Nkosi / Eyewitness News
JOHANNESBURG - Operation Dudula submitted a memorandum to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Thursday afternoon, calling for what they’ve termed the de-prioritisation of migrant rights.
The group has taken to the streets on Thursday, and attempted to submit their memorandum at the Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) in Braamfontein earlier but were unsuccessful.
The group's plans were quickly interrupted when they were met with a counter-protest by housing rights group, Abahlali Basemjondolo.
Operation Dudula called for the immediate deportation of undocumented foreigners.
This comes after weeks of protesting by the group denying healthcare access to foreign nationals.
Operation Dudula president, Zandile Dabula, addressed the crowd, saying: "This is a clear demonstration that the police are on the side of foreigners. I hope South Africans can see today that these are foreigners, they should be calling immigration services and arrest them."
The police remained in Braamfontein while others accompanied Operation Dudula to Parktown.