The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has reaffirmed that access to healthcare is a constitutional right for all individuals within South Africa, including undocumented foreign nationals. The SAHRC warned that denying healthcare access to foreign nationals could exacerbate the spread of diseases such as tuberculosis and HIV. Despite these legal protections, there have been widespread reports of undocumented migrants being denied treatment at public clinics and hospitals, particularly in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. Community groups and civic organizations, including Operation Dudula and March and March, have actively blocked foreign nationals from entering healthcare facilities, citing concerns over the strain on the public health system and immigration issues. The Department of Health condemned these actions, emphasizing that healthcare facilities must not deny treatment based on nationality or documentation status. Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko reiterated that healthcare facilities cannot turn away foreign nationals and highlighted the need for increased funding to support healthcare services for all patients. The controversy has sparked public debate, with political party ActionSA criticizing the SAHRC for supporting undocumented migrants' access to healthcare while questioning the commission's priorities. Meanwhile, community leaders and stakeholders have engaged in discussions to address the tensions surrounding healthcare access. Additionally, Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi is set to receive the final report from an investigation into allegations of racial discrimination against black healthcare providers by medical schemes, a probe initiated following complaints dating back to 2019.