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Former Joburg Metro speaker Constance Bapela dies
Constance Bapela, who was the wife of Cogta deputy minister Obed Bapela, died on Friday after a short illness.
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Deputy minister concerned by rise in kidnappings of young boys
Obed Bapela visited the Eastern Cape where five initiates recently died and spoke about the Customary Initiation Bill which was approved by cabinet last week.
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Traditional Affairs condemns abduction of young men into initiation schools
Deputy Minister Obed Bapela says the safety of the men and boys is not the sole responsibility of govt.
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Obed Bapela to be discharged from hospital this week
The deputy minister’s car was hit by a truck on the N12 near Fochville on Friday.
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Obed Bapela responds to criticism of Khoisan Bill
The minister says it's not true that govt is entrenching the tribal boundaries created under apartheid.
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New proposed initiation rules see greater role for women
Govt says the proposal is aimed at streamlining standard medical practice with cultural norms.
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Circumcision school age restriction 'justified'
Obed Bapela says a new age restriction on circumcisions is justified by the Children's Act.
