South Africa: Poor launch land war
19.01.2006
A wave of bitter revolts over land and housing is sweeping many parts of
South Africa. Ten years after the end of apartheid, the ANC government's
commitment to neo-liberalism means millions are still waiting for proper
houses, clean water and toilets. What began as spontaneous rage is growing into a movement. Every week sees large groups of landless and homeless people settling land, building shacks and demanding the authorities provide services.