The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has raised concerns over the denial of healthcare access to undocumented foreign nationals at public clinics and hospitals in South Africa. The commission emphasized that such practices are unethical, unlawful, and violate both South African and international rights law, warning that restricting healthcare access could exacerbate the spread of illnesses like tuberculosis and HIV. The Department of Health condemned actions by groups, including Operation Dudula and the March and March movement, that block foreign nationals from entering healthcare facilities, stating that access to healthcare is a constitutional right guaranteed to everyone within South Africa's borders. These groups argue that the strained public health system should prioritize South African citizens, but the Health Department and SAHRC maintain that healthcare laws cannot be altered to exclude foreign nationals. Incidents of protests and blockades have been reported in several areas including Rosettenville, Hillbrow, Tembisa, and Durban, affecting multiple clinics, particularly in Gauteng's Region F. Community leaders and health officials have engaged in discussions to address the issue, but tensions persist. Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko reaffirmed that healthcare facilities cannot refuse treatment to foreign nationals and highlighted the need for increased funding to cover healthcare costs. The situation has sparked debate on immigration and public health policy, with political parties such as ActionSA criticizing the SAHRC’s stance on undocumented migrants’ rights to healthcare. Experts like Wits School of Governance Professor Alex van den Heever have stated that blocking illegal immigrants from seeking medical care is illegal. Advocacy groups like Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia have expressed concern over the emerging trend of denying healthcare to foreign nationals, underscoring the constitutional right to healthcare for all individuals in South Africa.