“A declaration of war against the poor”: AbM leads resistance against South Africa’s anti-occupation bill
The PIE Amendment Bill gazetted in 2026 is facing criticism for the changes it seeks to make to a law that was originally introduced after apartheid to protect poor and vulnerable communities from arbitrary evictions and homelessness.
Abahlali baseMjondolo wins landmark ruling halting evictions in lucrative coastal municipality
The Pietermaritzburg High Court halts forced evictions in KwaDukuza in a case involving Abahlali baseMjondolo’s and the KwaDukuza Municipality, supported by Dolphin Coast Residents’ Association.
Abahlali baseMjondolo marks 20 years of struggle for land, dignity, and socialism
Solidarity pours in from movements across Africa and the world as South Africa’s shack dwellers’ movement celebrates two decades of organizing, fighting for land and socialism.
Farewell Sebastião Salgado: Photographer and friend of the MST
With his revered camera, the professional took a stand for the dignity and humanity of workers worldwide
South Africa’s social movements lead resistance to organized xenophobia and state inaction
Since 2021, a ‘vigilante’ group called Operation Dudula has carried out actions targeting people perceived to be foreign nationals. A group of social movements, including the militant shack dwellers’ movement Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM), have gone to court against Operation Dudula and the alleged complicity of the South African state
“Socialism gave power to the working class in Venezuela”
Carlos Ron, Venezuelan vice-minister for North America also explains the social character of the Venezuelan opposition that is currently attempting to overthrow the government of Nicolas Maduro.






