Struggle Veteran Sues Mayor for Defamation | Johannesburg News

Khusta Jack, a revered anti-apartheid veteran, is suing Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Babalwa Lobishe for defamation after she publicly accused him of betraying comrades during apartheid — claims he says are false and damaging to his legacy. The dispute erupted at a council meeting when Lobishe responded to Jack’s criticism of the late CFO, and despite multiple attempts to retract her remarks, she has ignored legal deadlines. Backed by uMkhonto weSizwe Veterans League members who vouch for his integrity, Jack accuses the mayor of retaliation for his public dissent — including his resignation from the mayoral committee in May. He insists Lobishe must prove her allegations in court, or face the consequences of spreading unverified accusations about a respected freedom fighter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a605e9fd6c224ebd