JJ Tabane: Many people are donating money for me to fight case against Trevor Manuel

The gloves are off between television host and businessman Professor JJ Tabane and former finance minister Trevor Manuel.

The battle started when Tabane made claims that Manuel was involved in the formation of ANC splinter party Cope.

The court case has been postponed to 14 June.

Speaking to Bongani Bingwa, Tabane says he cannot speak about the case but he stands by what he said and will only apologise when the court instructs him to.

Professor Onkgopotse JJ Tabane, Editor of Leadership Magazine, TV Anchor and political commentator:

Many people are donating money for me to fight the case because they see it as free speech more than anything, so it is not my money, I will at the end of the process do a tally. After the case we will donate the rest of the money.

I think I am being fair by standing by my story. His lawyers asked that we don’t repeat the allegations until the court pronounces on the matter.

Tabane says he will respect however the court rules on the matter.

Professor Onkgopotse JJ Tabane, Editor of Leadership Magazine, TV anchor and political commentator:

We want the mater to go to court. The issue needs to be ventilated in court. I’m not in a hurry to disprove Manuel in public.

-EWN

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