Mzi Velaphi
Organisations representing poor and working class people who have borne the brunt of the marauding Red Ants in the past, are celebrating the suspension of the company. .
Community-based organisations that fight for land and decent housing have welcome the suspension of the Red Ants Relocation and Security Services by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA). The Red Ants who are notorious for violence related to evictions have been suspended by PSIRA pending an investigation into their conduct.
In May, the controversial security company demolished and destroyed 80 structures in Alexandra township. The suspension also relates to other forced removals and evictions that they have carried out. Continue reading