Zandile Dabula

Zandile Dabula is an activist and political figure best known as the leader of Operation Dudula, a nationalist and anti-immigration movement in South Africa. She became publicly known in 2023 following her appointment as the movement's national leader after its founder, Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini.

Leadership of Operation Dudula Under Dabula's leadership, the movement expanded its operations across multiple provinces, including Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape. The group has been targeting mostly African black foreigners, including those well documented.

Healthcare protests In mid-2025, Operation Dudula activists were accused of preventing documented migrants from accessing public healthcare facilities even if they had passports.