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eNCAeNCA23/11/2025
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Charges loom for Dudula members arrested outside G20 Summit

Charges loom for Dudula members arrested outside G20 Summit

Executive Summary

Two members of Operation Dudula were arrested in Johannesburg after attempting to breach the security perimeter of the G20 Summit venue. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse crowds that pushed beyond restricted zones, with the protesters highlighting issues around undocumented migrants in South Africa. The arrested individuals face charges of public violence and assault, while one police officer remains hospitalized. Operation Dudula has vowed to continue its pushback, escalating tensions between the group and authorities.