More than 60 years after the forced removals from District Six, thousands of land claimants are still waiting to return to one of Cape Town’s most historic communities.
Around 3,000 “new era” claimants remain in limbo as the fight for land restitution and restorative justice continues. The District Six Beneficiary Redevelopment Trust says the struggle is about more than land, it is about restoring heritage, identity and community.
To discuss the ongoing battle for restitution and the future of District Six, we’re joined by the chairman of the District Six Beneficiary Redevelopment Trust, Nadeem Hendricks
