In 2006, Chief Whip Goniwe asked Ben Turok to set up a Veterans Unit for ANC M P’s. The intention was to have a forum where Veterans could raise issues of concern, particularly problems they were experiencing with their physical conditions, such as travel, housing etc. There were about 45 such members, who were then invited to a meeting to establish the Unit. The Chief Whip kindly made lunch available as the only suitable time was lunchtime. (more…)