Shamita Naidoo

Shamita Naidoo is the chairperson of Abahlali baseMjondolo in Section B of Motala Heights in Pinetown near the city of Durban in South Africa.

She is particularly well known for organising against evictions and Abahlali baseMjondolo claims that she has been subject to severe intimidation by the local landlords.

Bishop Rubin Philip has described her as a "courageous activist".