Wednesday, 27 June 2012
Unemployed People’s Movement Press Statement
Update from Ward 88 in Umlazi, Durban
In all the confusion and urgency last night it was impossible to meet and prepare a clear statement explaining events. We are now in a position to do so.
Noxolo Mkwayi was shot in her bed in Zakheleni
Yesterday the Unemployed People’s Movement called a meeting in Ward 88, Umlazi. At this meeting it was resolved to stage a peaceful occupation of the Ward Councillor’s offices. The offices were duly occupied and commissions were then set up to hold discussions on various matters. There was a commission on unemployment, on housing and on safety (crime and shack fires).