We know who they are: McBride
you want anti-corruption? You can’t have it.’
“I won the argument but I wonder if I won the argument correctly.”
He said even if he were not a supporter of the ANC, “and I’m actually not at the moment”, it was better to support the minority good forces within the ANC, who were rearing their heads and getting stronger, “than to go the other way”.
Yacoob said the alleged rogue unit was a “wonderful” unit, which helped the country do well, but there were “huge debates” on whether it was unlawful.
“I want to say to you here and now that I have analysed it very, very carefully.
“I’ve discussed it with many, many people and the minister (Gordhan), and I consulted with (them all) and I advised strongly that the units were necessary and they are not unlawful…
“Even if the units were unlawful, there is nothing in the law that says establishing of these units were a crime and, therefore, the Hawks are acting improperly.
“Ivan has served our country and he suffers because he decides to be hownourable because he serves his country.”
Event convener Ashok Chandika said the amount raised from the auction had exceeded expectations.
He said if the officials were not charged, they were in contact with the sponsors and donors and would consult with them on how the monies would be dispersed.
The President’s office had not commented at the time of publication.