Protests Analysis

Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has given the technical team tasked with responding to housing protests, two weeks to verify the housing list database in the south of Johannesburg. The Minister, together with Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Paul Mashatile and Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba, met yesterday (sunday) in Soweto with the leadership of communities such as Eldorado Park, Ennerdale, Freedom Park and Kliptown about their housing concerns. These communities engaged in human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has given the technical team tasked with responding to housing protests, two weeks to verify the housing list database in the south of Johannesburg. These communities engaged in week-long violent protests, demanding houses and other services. Wisani Makhubele has more....We are now joined by: • Dr Herbert Maserumule, social and political commentator • Linah Nkuna, is a PhD candidate at the University of Johannesburg and a researcher at the university's Research Chair for Social Change