Abahlali on evictions: 'The state does not treat us like people'
Members of the shack dwellers movement, Abahlali BaseMjondolo have marched to Durban City Hall over forced evictions and corruption.
They are there to hand over a memorandum of grievances to Premier Sihle Zikalala and Cooperative Governance MEC Sipho Hlomuka.
The movement's leader, Sbu Zikode says illegal evictions are forcing families onto the streets.
He says they've been ignored for too long and demand action from government.
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"We do not have secure jobs that pay a living wage and provide medical aid. Most of us are living in deep poverty.
"In every disaster, whether it is floods, fires, pollution or diseases, we are mostly at risk.
"The state does not treat us like other people. The state regularly destroys our homes. The so-called Land Invasion Unit have murdered us."
