South Africa: Court Victory for Durban Shack Dwellers

The president of a shack dwellers organisation has welcomed a High Court order that prevents authorities from evicting people without a court eviction order.

"This means that the evictions that took place between 2013 and 2014 in Cato Crest and Sisonke Village in Lamontville were carried out unlawfully," Abahlali baseMjondolo president Sbu Zikode said.

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