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Phillip Nyalungu

RTC gathers before marching to demand houses promised 5 yrs ago

Mass Solidarity Movement



by a.k.a Mzamani, 17 July, 2022


Reclaim The City (RTC) members and supporters gathers from across Cape Town at Cissie Gool House occupation in Woodstock, Cape Town. Before they proceed with the march to more than 10 areas which the City officials earmarked and promised to build affordable houses five years ago. Among the protesters there were gentrification evictees which started in before the Soccer World Cup, in 2010. Many people living at Cissie Gool House were evicted were born and raised in this neighbourhood. Since they had no place to call home. They occupied the hospital empty buildings in 2017. Others were sent far away from the city in Blikkiesdorp and Wolweriviers, 26 and 31 kilometres, respectively.

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