The Democratic Left Front was formed as a non-sectarian and non-authoritarian
anti-capitalist front in
South Africa.[1][2][3] It was formed from the Conference for a Democratic Left launched in 2008, at an event held in
Johannesburg in January 2011.[4][5] It played a role in solidarity campaigns, most notably concerning the
Marikana massacre. With the rise of the
United Front, and following divisions within the DLF, the formation disappeared.
The DLF engaged in several public campaigns. These included strong support for the rights of LGTBI people against violence.[10] The DLF was actively involved in the Occupy Johannesburg movement in coordination with
Taking Back South Africa! on 15 October 2011 as part of the global
Occupy movement.[11] The DLF supported the
Marikana miners' strike in 2012[12] and was centrally involved in the Marikana Support Committee.[13]
The Democratic Left Front was formed as a non-sectarian and non-authoritarian
anti-capitalist front in
South Africa.[1][2][3] It was formed from the Conference for a Democratic Left launched in 2008, at an event held in
Johannesburg in January 2011.[4][5] It played a role in solidarity campaigns, most notably concerning the
Marikana massacre. With the rise of the
United Front, and following divisions within the DLF, the formation disappeared.
The DLF engaged in several public campaigns. These included strong support for the rights of LGTBI people against violence.[10] The DLF was actively involved in the Occupy Johannesburg movement in coordination with
Taking Back South Africa! on 15 October 2011 as part of the global
Occupy movement.[11] The DLF supported the
Marikana miners' strike in 2012[12] and was centrally involved in the Marikana Support Committee.[13]