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Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Babalwa Lobishe faces defamation suit from Khusta Jack over council remarks

Mail & Guardian · 02 September 2026 at 13:52

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Babalwa Lobishe faces defamation suit from Khusta Jack over council remarks

Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe faces legal action after struggle veteran and councillor Mkhuseli 'Khusta' Jack filed a defamation lawsuit over comments questioning his integrity during apartheid.

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