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flag South Africa’s High Court ordered stronger action to stop xenophobic protests blocking healthcare access, citing ongoing disruptions by Operation Dudula and threats to public health.

flag A South African High Court has ordered government agencies to take stronger action to prevent xenophobic protests blocking access to health clinics, criticizing the state’s weak response to vigilante group Operation Dudula. flag The court mandated municipalities, the health department, and police to ensure safe, unrestricted access to healthcare for all, including undocumented foreigners, after the group disrupted services in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal by checking IDs and denying entry. flag Human rights groups reported severe impacts on vulnerable patients, including pregnant women and those with chronic illnesses. flag Despite a prior November order, protests have continued, with reports of collaboration between vigilantes and clinic staff. flag Judge Stuart Wilson condemned xenophobia as a threat to democracy and human rights, emphasizing the government’s legal duty to protect public health access.

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