South Africa: Local youth shot protesting electricity cut-offs

The 24th June 2004, will remain the saddest day for the poorest of the poor in Durban. Marcel King, a 19 year old youth was shot dead at point blank range by council security, in the fight against social injustices. Marcel, the youngest son of Alemaine King of Rinkgreen Walk, Greenbury, Phoenix, was killed by the eThekweni Municipalities Security force whilst defending his helpless mum and defying electricity cut-offs in his community.