THE METHODIST CHURCH OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

NATAL COASTAL DISTRICT
BISHOP MIKE VORSTER
138 ESTHER ROBERTS, GLENWOOD,
P O BOX 50452, MUSGRAVE, 4062

Tel: 031 202 3662

Fax: 031 202 0099

Email: ntlcoast@mweb.co.za
Tuesday, 06 October 2009

PRESIDENT J.G. ZUMA

P.BAG X1000

PRETORIA

0001

Dear President Zuma

KENNEDY ROAD INFORMAL SETTLEMENT, DURBAN.

As the Bishop of the Natal Coastal District, Methodist Church of Southern Africa, I am writing to you, deeply grieved by the recent developments and events, which have occurred in Kennedy Road. As you will no doubt be aware, tensions in this informal settlement are not new, and the formation of the community development movement known as Abahlali baseMjondolo aims to address the ongoing dissatisfaction of many of the 7000 residents, particularly as these relate to the provision of basic service amenities such as water and sanitation.