“Next We’re Going to Public Schools”: Empty Scenes From Yeoville Clinic Sparks Debate
- A video showcasing an unusual and calm scene inside a public health facility in Johannesburg defied common expectations
- The clip, shared on TikTok, captured a serene clinic environment that resembled a private hospital, contrasting with the often-overcrowded public spaces
- Social media users reacted with a mixture of satisfaction at improved conditions and concern about the potential consequences of the changed patient numbers
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A rare glimpse into a surprisingly calm public healthcare facility in an area with a significant number of foreign nationals sparked wide discussion online.
The video, shared by TikTok user @zamagumedekwafeluba, captured a scene that immediately drew varied reactions from social media users.
The clip offered a compelling visual narrative of the Yeoville clinic during a daytime visit. The facility appeared clean and peaceful, with many empty seats visible across its different parts and sections. This tranquil atmosphere gave it the distinct look and feel of a private hospital, presenting a contrast to the often bustling and crowded public clinics seen in urban areas.
The clinic's serene state
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The lady who took the video captioned it, revealing that being at the Jozi clinic was a breath of fresh air. She directly attributed this unexpected calm to the influence of Operation Dudula, asserting that the movement had denied foreign nationals access to public clinics and hospitals, redirecting them to private doctors and private hospitals.
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Operation Dudula's impact on healthcare
Operation Dudula, a controversial nativist movement in South Africa, has gained prominence through its public demonstrations and actions against undocumented foreign nationals. The organisation's core agenda includes advocating for the prioritisation of local citizens in employment, housing, and access to public services. In the context of healthcare, Operation Dudula has actively sought to restrict foreign nationals' access to public clinics and hospitals, advocating for their redirection to private medical practitioners and facilities instead.
This stance, though highly debated, aims to alleviate perceived strain on public resources. Al Jazeera reports that the movement argues that undocumented immigrants burden public services, despite counter-arguments from human rights organisations highlighting the constitutional right to healthcare for all.
The Yeoville clinic's empty sight excites Mzansi
Social media users flooded the comment section to share their views on the clinic's state. Many were happy that clinics and hospitals were not overcrowded, stating that this would allow nurses to effectively perform their duties. Some suggested that similar measures should extend to public schools, arguing that undocumented foreign nationals could utilise private schools. Others, however, expressed significant worry that the lack of patients in public facilities might ultimately lead to job losses for healthcare staff.
User @Pretty Links said:
"In January, we're going to public schools, kuzofiwa (it's going down) straight."
User @Vuyo Maqheyana shared:
"Our nurses, please forgive us, we never realised you were under so much pressure."
User @MAp commented:
"Asiguli siyi (we aren't sick as) South Africa siyagulelwa (it's others who are)🤣. Lethani i account number ye dudula siphose (share the Dudula program's account number), they need our support."
User @BabyGirl27forlife added:
"I was at the Zola clinic yesterday. The clinic is clean and the service is very quick. Phakama South Africans."
User @pasi shared:
"Private doctors are making it big these days. Siyabonga (thank you) dudula🥰."
User @Mgqumeni NN said:
"Public schools must be visited. They can use private schools."
Watch the TikTok video below:
3 Briefly News articles about Operation Dudula
- A heavily pregnant Zimbabwean lady was chased away from a local hospital while going in to deliver, after she was asked where she was from.
- A Thembisa woman proudly stood in front of the few patients at their clinic and said that they would continue sending back undocumented foreign nationals from their health care facility.
- Social media users were happy to see foreign nationals standing in a long queue at the border into Mzansi from Mozambique, celebrating that they were entering legally.
Source: Briefly News
