police attack in Germiston

1. 1:32 a.m., Thursday, 17 May 2018
Abahlali baseMjondolo Emergency Press Statement
Unprovoked police attack on the Good Hope Settlement in
Germiston
Yesterday afternoon all the shacks on the Zikode Extension
Land Occupation were demolished again. Tonight a large
number of police officers, from various units, including a SWAT
team, launched an unprovoked, violent and brutal attack on the
nearby Good Hope Settlement in an attempt to prevent people
from moving back to the occupied land. Rubber bullets were
fired and tear gas was used. Individuals were targeted and
threatened. There has been at least one confirmed arrest.
This is an emergency statement. Events are still unfolding, the
police are still occupying the settlement and people are
currently scattered and in hiding. We have not been able to
account for everyone or to hold a meeting. Full details will be
available tomorrow morning when people have been able to
regroup.
Today is day six of the occupation. The struggle for land and
dignity continues.