ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe says the ruling party has endorsed Operation Dudula.

In a statement Mabe said South Africa cannot allow foreigners to abuse the laws of the country.

“They can’t come here, sell drugs, seat here illegally, undermine our sovereignty, create illegal businesses”

He added that there is empathy for organisations such as Dudula for as long as they operate under conditions of law, “Actually we need more voices like that.” 

Mabe ignored the fact that other African countries helpeld South Africa dismantle the apartheid machinery.

He said: “but this can’t lead to a permanent thinking that some who come from those countries can even come and abuse the laws of the republic.”

There are growing fears that Operation dudula can become violent and Xenophobic.