‘We are enforcing law’ – Police on Operation Dudula clash outside G20 Summit

Police in Johannesburg defended their deployment of teargas and force against Operation Dudula protesters outside the G20 Summit venue at Nasrec Expo Centre, asserting that officers acted within the law after the demonstration turned unruly. The initially peaceful protest escalated around 11am when demonstrators ignored repeated police instructions and attempted to force their way toward the site, aiming to block motorcades of heads of state, resulting in two arrests for public violence and assault, and one officer hospitalized with injuries. Authorities emphasized their support for lawful expressions of grievances against undocumented foreign nationals but vowed to enforce order without hesitation, as the group pledged to continue their campaign.