"What's Going On": Video Showing Group Denying Hospital Entry to Alleged SA Citizen Causes a Stir

• A white South African citizen was physically blocked from entering Eddington Hospital in KZN
• The incident has raised questions about whether Operation Dudula is now targeting white South Africans
• South Africans are divided over the controversial footage, with some warning that this behaviour could backfire in the future

A shocking video has emerged showing people preventing a white South African citizen from entering Addington Hospital in KZN, sparking heated debate about whether Operation Dudula has expanded its targets.

Content creator @Africans shared the disturbing footage on the 24 of July, with the caption:

"Operation Dudula is now refusing to let white South Africans use hospitals, even though they are citizens of the country."

The video shows a white gentleman attempting to enter the hospital through the main gate, only to be physically confronted by a group of black individuals who refuse him entry. What starts as a verbal confrontation quickly escalates into a physical scuffle as the group tries to drag the man away from the hospital entrance, despite his apparent status as a South African citizen.

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This incident appears to follow a pattern that has been seen at various public hospitals, where groups position themselves at checkpoints demanding identification documents from anyone trying to access healthcare services. The practice typically targets suspected illegal immigrants, with groups telling undocumented individuals to seek private medical care instead of using taxpayer-funded public services.

However, this case has raised serious concerns as it involves a white South African citizen being denied access to healthcare based on assumptions about his legal status. The incident has left many questioning whether certain groups are now targeting people based on race rather than actual citizenship status.

Mixed reactions from South Africans

The video has sparked intense debate among South Africans, with reactions ranging from support to serious concern:

@Ramabele Adam Mokonyana asked in confusion:

"Can someone tell us what exactly is going on here!! What is Dudula actually!! I am now getting confused! Where is this fight going to now!!!"

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@Lawrence Mathiane commented:

"Now they are going to taste their medicine."

@Jude Chukwuemeka Patrick warned:

"The food they're cooking, they will not be able to eat this food. Watch out, it is just a matter of time."

@Uche Modestus Olaocha predicted:

"Very soon, you South Africa will be travelling to other countries for hustling... Only time will tell... Banana Republic!"

@Godfrey Moyo reacted:

"😂So what do you think about these barbaric acts? 😃"

Healthcare access is a basic right

According to South Africa's Constitution, healthcare access is a fundamental human right that cannot be denied to anyone living in the country, regardless of their immigration status. The Constitution states that everyone has the right to access healthcare services, and emergency medical treatment cannot be refused to anyone. This principle applies to both legal citizens and undocumented individuals, as denying basic medical care violates human dignity and constitutional rights.

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The practice of blocking hospital entrances and demanding documentation creates dangerous situations where people requiring urgent medical attention could be prevented from receiving life-saving treatment. Medical emergencies do not discriminate based on nationality or legal status, and healthcare facilities should remain accessible to all who need them.

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Other stories about hospital access controversies

• Briefly News recently reported on an illegal Zimbabwean woman who made an emotional plea for help after being denied entry to a public hospital, but the security guards' specific demands shocked many readers.
• A Johannesburg man defended foreign nationals' right to use public healthcare in a controversial video that gained over 51,000 reactions, though his reasoning divided South Africans completely.
• A man who called Operation Dudula "nonsense" sparked heated debate about stopping people from accessing healthcare, but his alternative suggestion left many questioning his motives.

Source: Briefly News