New Abahlali branch to be named in honour of S’fiso Ngcobo

Yesterday Abahlali baseMjondolo held a powerful memorial service at eKukhanyeni in honour of our comrade Sifiso Ngcobo. More than 900 comrades, all showing real courage, attended the memorial.

In his address to the community of eKukhanyeni the Deputy Chairperson said that he is prepared to continue Comrade Ngcobo’s work. He gave an assurance that he will not be threatened by cowards who come and kill at night. People took courage from his bravery. The struggle will continue in eKukhanyeni, and around the country. Despite all the lives lost at the hands of the Anti-Land Invasion Unit, the police and the izinkabi over the years our movement has continued to grow, and to build democratic people’s power in struggle. We will continue to build our movement, and our power, and to struggle for land and dignity.

Another important announcement was made at the memorial service. Mr. Hlophe, interim branch chairperson of our new branch in Hillcrest, announced that the branch has taken a decision to name itself after Comrade Ngcobo when it is launched. It was Comrade Ngcobo who first introduced the Hillcrest Comrades to our movement.

The movement takes the issue of safety very seriously. Over the years we have had to take many measures to keep people safe, especially our leaders. Discussions on security are ongoing, as well as discussions about how we can continue to organise and build pressure to continue to secure convictions of the people responsible for the murder of our members.

The funeral service for S’fiso Ngcobo will start tomorrow at 09:00 am at the eKukhanyeni branch in Marianhill

Contact people:

Thapelo Mohapi 0628925323
Mqapheli Bonono 073 067 3274