By Sihle Mavuso
One of the founders and prominent leaders of the Operation Dudula Movement, Zandile Dabula, has announced that she is leaving the quasi-political movement known for its tough stance against illegal immigrants in South Africa.
In a leaked letter dated 25 April 2026, Dabula announced that she would leave the movement next month (17 May 2026).
The letter was addressed to the leaders of the movement.
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Amongst the issues she said are forcing her out were internal division, saying they are defocusing the movement from executing what it was formed for.
She has also noted her desire not to contest political leadership.
“In the interest of transparency and institutional accountability, I consider it necessary to place on record the factors that have materially informed my intention to resign: Persistent internal divisions, often characterised
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