What you didn’t know about Operation Dudula leader, Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini

Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini is a South African activist and founder of the Operation Dudula movement. His real name has been reported to be Ntlantla Paballo Mohlauli.

Nhlanhla’s gained popularity when he led hundreds of his followers through a protest march in Soweto on June 16, 2021. The date was significant as the 45th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising.

Nhlanhla led a series of Anti-Immigration, anti-drug and anti-crime protests into 2022. Despite criticisms of leading vigilanteism and building a dangerous culture of mob justice Nhlanhla’s popularity continued to grow.

Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini is a renowned motivational speaker, businessman, pilot, activist, Soweto Parliament Commander, and Operation Dudula leader.

Here are some juicy details about him:

The activist is also the founder of Native Airways; a private-owned aviation company located in South Africa. He is a certified expert pilot after completing training in a flight school. The aviation firm ventures into renting out helicopters and personal jets to clients. Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini’s net worth is estimated to be about $1 million.

NHLANHLA LUX DLAMINI’S PROFILE SUMMARY

Full name: Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini
Year of birth: September 2, 1986
Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini’s age: 35 years as of 2022
Gender: Male
Zodiac sign: Virgo
Nationality: South African
Famous as: Motivational speaker, businessman, pilot, activist
Alma mater: University of Johannesburg
Marital status: Single
Height: 5 feet 5 inches
Net worth: $1 million
Who is Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini?

Dlamini was born on September 2, 1986, in Soweto. Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Mohlauli. He was born and raised in Soweto. He attended Pankhurst primary school and later joined Jeppe high school. He completed his high school education at St. David’s Marist.

Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini’s qualifications

Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini holds a degree in politics from The University of Johannesburg. He is also a qualified and certified pilot.

Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini’s Career

Nhlanhla joined politics and became the Soweto Parliament Commander. In addition, he is a renowned entrepreneur. He gained popularity after his Operation Dudula team protected the Maponya Hall from looters.

His popularity grew more after being featured on the last episode of MacG’s controversial podcast known as Podcast and Chill. During the podcast, he spoke on matters of illegal foreigners, EFFs, an open border policy, and politics.

Is Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini married?

There is no information about Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini’s wife, as the activist is not yet married. However, people have been curious to know about his personal life and when he intends on settling down and starting a family.

Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini’s contact details

The activist and entrepreneur is active on his social media accounts which he uses to air his grievances. Here are his social media accounts:

Instagram: @ nhlanhla_lux

Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini’s Twitter: @nhlanhla_lux_

Video of Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini urging Operation Dudula to shut down all police stations goes viral

KwaZulu-Natal Saps condemned the circulation of a video threatening a police station shutdown in the province on Thursday, 16 June 2022.

It is understood the video allegedly features Operation Dudula leader Nhlanhla ‘Lux’ Dlamini saying the group would come with locks and chains to close all police stations in the country.

KZN police station shutdown
Police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker said it is an old video and is being circulated on social media again to cause panic.

Naicker urged people to refrain from sharing the video.

“Whilst we are aware that this is an old video, we appeal to members of the public to refrain from circulating this video as this will be playing into the hands of mischievous individuals who clearly want to spread panic amongst the community.”

“We want to reassure the public that we will not allow anyone to close any police station in this province. And we will act decisively if any attempts are made to disrupt services offered to the community at our police stations,” Naicker said.

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi also condemned the circulation of a video.

In March, threats of violence and criminality in the province were circulated on social media using voice notes and other messages.

Police said officers and other security forces were prepared to react to any event which may contribute to the breakdown of law and order.

ZIKALALA FILES CRIMEN INJURIA CASE

Meanwhile, KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala opened a criminal case at the Durban Central Police Station against former Ukhozi FM presenter Ngizwe Mchunu for assault and crimen injuria.

This comes after an incident that took place during the Ingoma Kazwelonke competition held at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.

According to the KZN provincial government, there has been a series of recent episodes during which Mchunu hurled verbal abuse and invectives at Zikalala without justification or provocation.

The KZN government said as a public servant and private individual, Zikalala reserves all rights applicable to him in terms of the Constitution.