This promised land is a battleground: Inside an eThekwini informal settlement

Murder and fear stalk eKhenana shack dwellers in Cato Manor

Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.The road in and out of eKhenana in Durban near the University of KwaZulu-Natal main campus.

Though they have no proof of it, some eKhenana residents believe the people who are “invading their land” are connected to the ANC. Beside the office is a community hall dedicated to political philosopher Frantz Fanon and black consciousness leader Steve Biko. Deborah Raduba, an attorney with SERI, said the municipality then instituted eviction proceedings, which are currently pending in court.“Our clients moved to the property, and the anti-invasion unit was demolishing their shacks. We got an order that stopped the demolition pending the City providing alternative accommodation.

The estranged Abahlali supporters spoke to GroundUp on condition of anonymity. They say they are scared because of the murders.In June, three Abahlali supporters were arrested amid allegations that they tried to assault the newcomers and drew a gun on them. The Abahlali members accuse the movement of appropriating Mnguni’s legacy for gain. They say they have to face “taxi owners linked to the ANC” who have tried to burn down their houses.

ABM president S’bu Zikode said the organisation did not forsake eKhanana over money or individual issues, but because the settlement did not hold elections or renew its branch affiliation or seek assistance to resolve any issues that prevented this from proceeding.

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