The three protagonists took their case to South Africa's Constitutional Court to challenge the legality of the evictions.
The film highlights the irony of the African National Congress (ANC)—the party of Nelson Mandela—overseeing the eviction of poor Black South Africans from their homes. Dear Mandela YIFY
The 2012 documentary , directed by Dara Kell and Christopher Nizza, explores the legacy of Nelson Mandela through the eyes of three young activists—Mazwi, Zama, and Mnikelo—as they fight forced evictions in Durban's informal settlements. Film Summary & Plot The three protagonists took their case to South
Reviewers noted its evocative cinematography and the complex political questions it raises regarding the ANC's current leadership. Film Summary & Plot Reviewers noted its evocative
When the South African government began enacting the "Slums Act" to eradicate shantytowns, residents of Durban's informal settlements formed the movement ("people of the shacks") to resist.
Critics have praised the film for its raw, unsentimental look at "new apartheid"—the economic inequality persisting decades after formal racial segregation ended.