Category Archives: Abahlali baseCato Crest

Illegal Evictions Happening Right Now in Cato Crest!

Sunday 1 September 2013, 13:36
Abahlali baseCato Crest Emergency Press Statement

The eThekwini Municipality is Currently Evicting People in Cato Crest in Violation of the Law and a Court Order

On 23 August 2013 we secured an interim interdict against the eThekwnini Municipality from continuing with their illegal evictions in Cato Crest.

However the Municipality has returned to Cato Crest today and is currently demolishing our homes and leaving us homeless. These evictions are illegal, in violation of a court order and a violent attack on our humanity and our right to live in the this city.

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Housing corruption, eviction and demolition in Cato Crest right now

Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Abahlali baseCato Crest press statement

Housing corruption, eviction and demolition in Cato Crest right now

After Nkululeko Gwala was murdered for speaking against corruption and for calling for a fair and transparent allocation of housing in Cato Crest, activists in the area have continued to receive death threats.

Yesterday a local ANC member who is also in an ANC local committee was illegally allocated a house. Like so many others he was rewarded for being loyal to the party. Abahlali noted this and started questioning the rightfulness of this ANC member to get a house. As always our members were threatened and special party meeting was held to discuss how the ruling party should deal with out movement. Residents were in fear the whole night as the intimidation of those who speak out continues.

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