Brutal Attack in Cato Manor – Comrades are Currently Being Assaulted in Police Custody

Friday, 27 October 2017
Emergency Abahlali baseMjondolo Press Statement

Brutal Attack in Cato Manor – Comrades are Currently Being Assaulted in Police Custody

This morning the Anti-Land Invasion Unit launched another brutal and illegal attack on the new land occupation in Cato Manor. Once again they destroyed and burnt people’s homes and possessions and engaged in serious assault.

Once again people resisted. Four comrades were arrested and taken to the Cato Manor police station where they are currently being subject to serious assault. Two other comrades have also been arrested and are currently in a police van.  

The land will be held. The resistance will continue.

This is an emergency statement. We will be able to give more details on the unfolding events later on.

George Bonono 073 067 3274