SERI says Operation Dudula’s anger is misdirected

The comments come after Operation Dudula staged a protest outside SERI’s offices in Braamfontein on Thursday, accusing the institute of protecting undocumented migrants.

The Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) has called out the actions of Operation Dudula, saying the movement’s anger is misdirected.

The comments come after Operation Dudula staged a protest outside SERI offices in Braamfontein on Thursday, accusing the institute of protecting undocumented migrants.

The group was met with a counter protest by Abahlali Basemjondolo in SERI’s defence.

“We want to be clear, we believe in human rights for everyone. As an organisation, the four organisations that we represent believe in human rights for everyone – that is consistent that is clear,” said SERI spokesperson Nomzamo Zondi.

“Probably Operation Dudula does not know who SERI is, who its clients are and has not at any point attempted to understand who SERI is. If they did, they would have understood that you can’t bring a march to a lawyer’s office.”