Operation Dudula closes tuck shops in Soweto

JOHANNESBURG - Divisions are growing between White City residents in Soweto and anti-foreign movement, Operation Dudula.

The area resembled a war zone this week as members of the Operation clashed with residents who were protecting local tuck shops.

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It follows allegations that a foreign national tuck shop owner shot a teenage boy who is now fighting for his life in hospital.

Local police have been deployed to monitor the situation over fears of shops being looted.

• eNCA's Bafedile Moerane reports.