Economic Freedom Fighters EFF leader Julius Malema has come out strongly against anti-immigrant group Operation Dudula, describing it as a group of thugs.
Operation Dudula has made headlines in recent months with its campaign of blocking alleged undocumented immigrants from accessing public healthcare facilities.
Its members have often stationed themselves at clinics and hospitals, particularly in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, to block foreign nationals from entry. In some cases, they have been seen ejecting those who had already gained entry.