The Hillbrow Clinic in South Africa has been forced to close its doors for safety reasons, following interference from a vigilante group and another organization. According to reports, the vigilante group, known as Operatiodudula, and the organization, ILAWU, have been blocking fellow black Africans from accessing the clinic.
The Africa Diaspora forum tweeted about the sad state of affairs, questioning whether this is the Africa we want. However, their tweet was met with a reply from Kwena Molekwa, an anti-foreigner activist, who said that South Africa does not owe their fellow Africans free healthcare.
Molekwa added that those seeking healthcare services in South Africa must pay for them and stop exploiting the country and its citizens. This tweet has since sparked outrage and condemnation from many South Africans, who have called for an end to xenophobia and discrimination against fellow Africans.
The closure of the Hillbrow Clinic has left many without access to essential healthcare services, and concerns have been raised about the safety and well-being of those affected. The clinic serves a large population, including many vulnerable and marginalized individuals who may struggle to access healthcare elsewhere.
This incident highlights the ongoing issues of discrimination and xenophobia in South Africa, which have been prevalent for many years. It is crucial that all individuals, regardless of their nationality, race, or ethnicity, have access to essential services such as healthcare and are treated with dignity and respect.
The authorities are being called upon to take swift action to address the situation at Hillbrow Clinic and ensure that individuals are not denied access to essential healthcare services due to discrimination or interference from vigilante groups.