Members of the uMkhonto weSizwe Veterans League are defending Khusta Jack, a fellow veteran who fought to end apartheid, after comments made by Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Babalwa Lobishe. Jack alleges the Mayor’s remarks falsely connected him to the disappearances or imprisonment of comrades during the apartheid era. He is now preparing to file a defamation lawsuit in response to the accusations. The veterans league expressed their strong support for Jack, viewing the Mayor’s statements as a damaging attack on his reputation. This dispute highlights tensions within the political landscape of Nelson Mandela Bay. Jack maintains his innocence and is determined to clear his name through legal action. The situation underscores the sensitive nature of discussing the past and its enduring impact on individuals involved in the anti-apartheid struggle.