Pearl Magubane, SABC Journalist

First Thing is First | The Alex Dudula Movement is embarking on a five day shutdown that started on Monday. The shutdown, is apparently aimed at driving out all undocumented foreign nationals in the area, and  would continue until their demands have been met. The movement said foreigners were responsible for rising crime levels, drug dealing and stealing jobs from South African citizens. In video footages shared on social media, shops were closed and hawkers tents uprooted. The Dudula Movement only operates in Alexandra, while Operation Dudula was focusing on other areas in Johannesburg. Some people were injured during a standoff between members of the Alex Dudula Movement and foreign national hawkers  Guest: Pearl Magubane, SABC Journalisthas been following the story