The Open Democracy Advice Centre has made a film about Abahlali's attempts to get information from the eThekwini (formerly Durban) municipality about the city's plans for them. It's directed by acclaimed South African documentary film maker, Ben Cashdan. See the entire movie in three parts, below:

Seventeen seconds of video footage from a meeting between Abahlali and the Anti-Eviction Campaign at Kennedy Road, 2 December 2006.

UnFreedom Day Videos by Saren Stiegel

On the 14th of November 2005, at the Foreman Road settlement in Clare Estate, Durban, South Africa, police attacked a peaceful demonstration of settlement dwellers from around the muncipality. This was the evening's news report, from eTV, in English.

On the 14th of November 2005, at the Foreman Road settlement in Clare Estate, Durban, South Africa, police attacked a peaceful demonstration of settlement dwellers from around the muncipality. This was the evening's news report in Zulu.

In three windows and three parts, you can watch Giles and Khan's acclaimed 21 minute (2006) documentary about the shackdwellers' struggle. A great introduction to the movement.

Breyani and the Councillor Part 1