Abahlali Launch New Branch in Dermet, Shallcross

22 June 2014

Abahlali baseMjondolo press statement

Abahlali  Launch New Branch in Dermet, Shallcross

The Derment community in Shallcross, Ward 72, was founded in 2009. It is a semi-rural area under Inkosi N. Maphumulo. The eThekwini municipality has claimed to own the land and have been illegally evicting residents. Today the Dermit community is facing mass eviction.

The Dermit community decided to join Abahlali baseMjondolo with the hope that the movement will walk side by side with it to resist these threats. They have completed the process required to join the movement and are now ready to launch the branch. The launch will be held today.

For more information and comment please contact Abahlali Interim organizers in Dermet.

Sandile Mdlalose 073 5524601

Zama Zikhali 083 9796953