The fight against illegal migration of foreign nationals into South Africa has intensified over the years as different organizations and government agencies are constantly making effort to ensure that these individuals exploiting the country are evicted.
Independent groups like “Operation Dudula and Put South Africa First Movement” has been leading the campaign to completely evict illegal immigrants living and working in South Africa. These groups often allege that these immigrants are responsible for most of the crime happening in the country.
In an emerging report, there was serious tension in Soweto on Friday 13th October 2023 as members of Operation Dudula invaded business premises of individuals believed to be illegal immigrants.
In a video circulating on different social media platforms, undocumented Somalians and Pakistanis were seen running for their lives as officials from Home Affairs collaborated with Operation Dudula to raid their hide-outs in Phiri, Soweto.
It was reported that the Illegal foreigners were illegally operating spaza shops without government authorization.
The Home Affairs Department in a statement said that the arrested undocumented migrants are still under their custody and they are being processed for possible deportation back to their home country.
As at the time of gathering this report, the joint operatives are still raiding the area to uncover some properties occupied by illegal immigrants.
BREAKING NEWS: It ended in tears for illegal Somalians and Pakistanis as Home Affairs joined hands with #OperationDudula in Phiri, Soweto on the 13 October 23, Illegal foreigners who are illegally running spaza shops have been arrested and awaiting deportation. pic.twitter.com/qD5GOfmLMn
— PSAFLIVE (@PSAFLIVE) October 13, 2023