October 03, 2014
Press Statement from the Unemployed People’s Movement
Statement of Solidarity with Abahlali base Mjondolo
Abahlali base Mjondolo’s brief period of existence is similar to the history of the Black Consciousness Movement in this country, a history written in blood, pain and suffering. This week, Thuli Ndlovu, a leader in this movement, was assassinated.
Since its inception, the ruling party and the state have responded with violence to the democratic demands of this noble movement.
In 2006 they were forced out of their homes, charged with killings. They won the case. Continue reading