The party veteran has been ousted after he contradicted the ANC’s position on Morocco’s occupation of Western Sahar
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.has been removed from his position after allegedly misrepresenting himself and the party’s stance on Western Sahara during his trip to Morocco.
His actions came under scrutiny for contradicting the party’s position on Morocco’s occupation of Western Sahara. In addition to his removal, the ANC’s secretary general has referred the case for potential disciplinary action, citing Bapela’s failure to adhere to the resolutions of the She confirmed that Bapela had spoken in favour of stronger economic ties with Morocco, despite the country’s “illegal occupation” of Western Sahara.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
ANC’s Obed Bapela faces backlash for misrepresenting party’s Morocco policyIn a letter to Bapela seen by IOL, ANC first secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane, said his conduct was a violation of principles and policies, particularly concerning their stance on Morocco and the relationship with Algeria and Western Sahara.
Read more »
Morocco diplomatic fiasco: ANC gives senior official Obed Bapela the bootObed Bapela's removal comes after the ANC asked him to explain his actions during what he claimed was a 'family trip' to Morocco.
Read more »
ANC removes Obed Bapela as deputy chairperson and NEC member after misrepresenting party during trip to MoroccoThe ANC said Obed Bapela failed to give reasons why his actions should not be considered to be in violation of ANC policies and principle.
Read more »
ANC removes Bapela as deputy chair of Parliament's International Relations subcommitteeBapela, in a move at odds with the ANC's long-standing support of the Sahrawi people, is said to have claimed to be part of an official ANC delegation and called for intensified trade relations between South Africa and Morocco.
Read more »
ANC gags Bapela, wants clarity on his alleged call for intensified economic ties with MoroccoObed Bapela, who is the deputy chairperson of the party’s international relations sub-committee, is accused of misrepresenting both himself and the ANC's stance on Morocco.
Read more »
SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.Kotze says that the ANC will first have to discuss the matter at its NEC meeting
Read more »