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Amakomiti argues that, contrary to common perception, slum dwellers are an essential part of the urban population, whose political agency must be recognised and respected.

‘One of the most formidable thinkers of our time, Dr Trevor Ngwane. An activist and academic. We are led!’ – Tshilidzi Marwala, Vice Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg

‘One of the most exciting and provocative books that I’ve read in a long time’ – Mike Davis, author of Planet of the Slums

Koketso Moeti is a civic activist based in South Africa and well known for creating the text message based civic engagement tool Amandla.mobi.

Trevor Ngwane is a scholar-activist who works in academic and political spheres. He obtained his PhD at the University of Johannesburg in 2017 after two decades of political activism in various social movements and political organisations. In 2021, he was appointed as director of the Centre for Sociological Research and Practice at the University of Johannesburg.

Amakomiti: Grassroots Democracy in South African Shack Settlements