South Africa: Woodstock Woman Evicted From Her Home of 26 Years

1 November 2017

Carmina Vieira was evicted on Wednesday from her home in Woodstock. She had lived there for 26 years. On 24 October, Reclaim the City and other supporters halted her eviction but on Wednesday the eviction proceeded. All of her belongings, already packed in black bags and boxes, filled the garden area and pavement. Reclaim the City supporters picketed against the eviction as it took place. Police also watched from nearby.

Vieira said that the sheriff and police arrived unexpectedly. He told her that "his duty was to put her out", she said. "It's not a nice feeling. It's not nice to be on the street with your children, and especially if you're alone and your husband is not even here." Her husband is currently at sea and is unaware that the eviction is taking place, while Viera's daughter was at UCT at the time.

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