Message of solidarity to the Marikana land occupation and shack settlement, Philippi East, Cape Town.

30 April 2013

The problems of land and housing facing the people can only be solved through the actions of the people. We stand with the comrades of Abahlali baseMjondolo Western Cape in their action to occupy land and create housing. We condemn the violent and illegal reaction of the state.

We are: the workers at the Church Land Programme (033 2644 380), and the following friends and comrades who were with us in a meeting today in Pietermaritzburg:

Madalitso Mtine
Anne Harley
Skhumbuzo Zuma
Rod Bulman
Fiona Bulman
Mercio Langa
Andrew Suderman.