18 January 2019
Abahlali baseMjondolo Press Statement
Vicious evictions continue in eKhenana
On Wednesday afternoon the Anti Land Invasion Unit waged a brutal attack on the eKhanana land occupation in Cato Crest. More than 35 homes were demolished and burnt by these thugs.
The attack yesterday happened despite the matter being before the court. On 27 December last year we approached the High Court for an urgent interdict against the repeated attacks on the eKhanana occupation. The lawyers for the Municipality asked the court for time to prepare their answering affidavit. The court specifically stated that there should be no further evictions until the matter had been resolved. These evictions were therefore in violation of both the law and the specific instruction of the court. Continue reading