'It's unfounded, a complete misunderstanding' - Lekota's reaction to being called a sell-out
19 July 2018
Cope leader Mosiuoa Lekota says he will continue to stand firmly by his view that there is no need to amend the Constitution or to expropriate land without compensation - even in the face of being called a disgrace and a sell-out.
Some South Africans who have attended public hearings in Mahikeng on Wednesday into the highly-emotive land issue, shared their disappointment in the anti-apartheid activist's unrepentant criticism of those calling for property clause in the Constitution to be amended.
Lekota, who is part of the Constitutional Review Committee holding hearings across the country, quietly listened to the criticism but defended his views when News24 asked for his comment.
"I don't know why they are saying I am a disgrace. Was Nelson Mandela a disgrace? Was Oliver Tambo a disgrace?" he asked.