In this interview, Dr. Dale McKinley from Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX) speaks about recent actions by Operation Dudula, which has been disrupting clinics and preventing migrants from accessing healthcare services.

He explains that this goes against South Africa’s Constitution, which states that everyone has the right to access healthcare, including emergency treatment, regardless of their documentation status.

Dr. McKinley also discusses the role of government departments like Home Affairs and the police, and how their failure to act contributes to the problem. He talks about how blaming migrants for issues in the healthcare system takes attention away from deeper problems, such as poor management and corruption.

The discussion also touches on the risks of allowing discrimination and scapegoating to grow in society, and the importance of upholding the values of dignity and equality for everyone living in South Africa.