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High Court Halts Operation Dudula's Xenophobic Actions

11/6/2025

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The Johannesburg High Court ordered Operation Dudula, the anti-immigrant group, to stop blocking access to healthcare and education for foreign nationals, ruling the actions illegal and a rights violation.
Judge Leicester Adams said the government failed to implement the National Action Plan against xenophobia and must act.
Operation Dudula expressed disappointment and plans to appeal.
Civil rights groups welcomed the ruling, noting need for protection against xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

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The Johannesburg High Court ordered Operation Dudula, the anti-immigrant group, to stop blocking access to healthcare and education for foreign nationals, ruling the actions illegal and a rights violation.
Judge Leicester Adams said the government failed to implement the National Action Plan against xenophobia and must act.
Operation Dudula expressed disappointment and plans to appeal.
Civil rights groups welcomed the ruling, noting need for protection against xenophobic attacks in South Africa.