Mandela confirms Kerzner’s contribution to the ANC

President Nelson Mandela confirmed that hotel magnate and socialite Sol Kerzner did indeed make a contribution to the ANC electoral funds as alleged by Bantu Holomisa, but stated that he has told no-one else in the African National Congress (ANC) about the donation. Mandela's confirmation vindicated Holomisa who was branded a liar by most of the senior officials within the ANC. Holomisa demanded a public apology from the ANC, but a bitter and clearly agitated Mandela refused. Notwithstanding this admission, the ANC's Disciplinary Committee ousted Holomisa from his seat in Parliament on 1 October 1996 after finding him guilty of misconduct and bringing the party into disrepute by this and other allegations. Click here to read President Mandela's confirmation in details.