| Abstract: | Forced removals in South Africa have grown alarmingly over the last years. At present about five million people remain under threat of removal. Despite court decisions and strong opposition, the State continues with its plans to remove certain communities. Amendments to the Prevention of Illegal Squatting Act were passed in parliament during 1989. The new legislation legalizes forced removal and excludes the courts from any jurisdiction over the process. In doing so, legislators have extended enormous powers to local authorities and administrators. Provisions aimed at farmworkers are among the most alarming aspects of the act. Only those employed have a right to stay on farms while dependants and retired farmworkers are classified as squatters. The author describes cases of forced incorporation, farm eviction and township removals. Note. |
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