Operation Dudula march to SAHRC demands change in top jobs. Image: Gallo Images.
(The Post News)– Operation Dudula’s march to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is set to take place in Parktown, where the group plans to protest the recent appointment of a foreign national to a senior role at the SAHRC. The group believes this position should be held by a South African, and the upcoming march is meant to demand change and accountability.
Operation Dudula March to SAHRC Challenges Appointment Choices
This latest action comes after it was confirmed that Dr. Hlonipha Mokoena, a non-South African, currently holds the position of Head of Research at the Commission. While only one out of the 15 senior managers is a foreign national, Operation Dudula sees this as a sign that local citizens are being overlooked for high-level jobs within important public institutions.
Operation Dudula’s SAHRC march is not only about one person or one position. The movement feels that this situation highlights a bigger problem across the country. Many South Africans are struggling to find employment, yet they see foreign nationals being hired into roles that could be filled by locals. This has caused frustration, especially when it involves positions that directly affect public decisions and policy.
Even though the Commission has explained that only seven of its 165 staff members are from outside South Africa, the group believes that any leadership role in such a critical institution should belong to someone who fully understands the daily realities of South Africans. For them, it’s about making sure that citizens come first in their country.
Operation Dudula’s march to the SAHRC also follows growing concerns about how issues involving foreign nationals are handled. The group says they’ve seen faster responses when complaints involve foreigners, while serious local problems are left unresolved. They believe that this imbalance must be addressed, and the upcoming protest is one way to push for change.
Supporters of the movement say this is not about targeting individuals but about making sure South Africans are fairly represented. They want to see more citizens in leadership, more locals in jobs, and more focus on the needs of people who live and work in the country every day. The Operation Dudula’s SAHRC march is expected to include other community groups who feel the same way.
As the protest draws closer, the Human Rights Commission has not yet responded publicly to the latest demands. However, the march is already getting attention and adding to the national conversation about fairness, leadership, and the rights of citizens. For Operation Dudula and its supporters, the goal remains simple: put South Africans first, especially in positions that shape the future of the nation.
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