Operation Dudula Claims Discovery of 'Secret' Mozambican Labor Office in Braamfontein

<h2>The Allegation</h2>

<p>Operation Dudula members marched through Braamfontein on Tuesday, claiming to have uncovered a clandestine Mozambican labor department office operating near Siri Street. According to the group, the facility was assisting undocumented migrants with work permits and employment disputes <strong>without South African government oversight</strong>.</p>

<h2>Dudula's Demands</h2>

<p>The group delivered a memorandum calling for:</p><ul><li>Immediate shutdown of the alleged office</li><li>Investigation by Home Affairs, Labor Department, and Interpol</li><li>Deportation of anyone violating immigration laws</li></ul><p>'If Mozambique wants to operate here, they must register like everyone else,' said a Dudula spokesperson at the protest.</p>

<h2>Community Reactions</h2>

<p><strong>Supporters:</strong> Some residents applauded the action, citing overcrowded clinics and unemployment offices where foreign nationals allegedly 'jump queues.'</p><p><strong>Critics:</strong> Human rights organizations warned against vigilante tactics, urging formal investigations. 'Shutting down informal support systems without alternatives harms vulnerable migrants,' said a representative from Lawyers for Human Rights.</p><h2>Expert Analysis</h2><p>Migration policy experts suggest:</p><ol><li><strong>Formalize foreign labor offices</strong> through embassy partnerships</li><li><strong>Transparency audits</strong> of all migrant support services</li><li><strong>Streamlined permit processes</strong> to reduce reliance on informal systems</li></ol><p>The Department of Home Affairs has not yet confirmed the office's existence or Dudula's claims.</p>