JANE FURSE – Following a nationwide outcry on undocumented foreign nationals who allegedly over burned the country’s healthcare facilities and smuggling medication meant for South Africans to their countries, Operation Dudula Movement (ODM) in Sekhukhune Region conducted anti-foreign operations at healthcare facilities around Jane Furse, which were set to monitor the situation and drive away undocumented foreign nationals.
The operations, conducted on Tuesday 28 October 2025, saw the group visiting Dichoeung Clinic, Madibong Clinic and Jane Furse Hospital to prevent foreign nationals from accessing medical healthcare from the facilities.
According to the movement, the operations were executed in line with the country’s constitution, which states that foreign nationals should have medical insurance and pay when visiting South African healthcare facilities for any medical attention except on emergencies only.
Davis Magolego, ODM National Organiser, said the movement engaged in the operations to ensure that only South African residents receive medical healthcare instead of undocumented foreigners.
“We are concerned that our communities are unable to get healthcare services at our clinics and hospitals while undocumented immigrants get attention. Our aim is to protect South African rights to healthcare, which our government fails to do,” he said.
According to Magolego, only a few foreign nationals were spotted in the facilities but they vacated after noticing Operation Dubula’s presence.
“The operation is not going to stop until we are sure that foreigners are no longer visiting our clinics and hospitals,” he said.
Later during the day, ODM paid homage to Kalafong Primary School at Vergelegen B in Jane Furse, following claims that the school admitted majority of children whose parents are undocumented foreign nationals.
“However, we could not clearly confirm the nationality of majority of learners, but we are returning to the school next year in January to make sure that only South African children are admitted,” stressed Magolego.
Magolego said they are happy with how Operation Dudula receives support from the public and they are willing to expand the same operations to other parts of Sekhukhune.
“Operation Dudula is just a civic platform that consolidated and became a voice of communities who remain concerned with an influx of illegal foreigners in South Africa. We will continue to fight the legibility of foreigners in the country while putting South Africans first,” he said.