Deputy traditional affairs minister obed bapela
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.
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.
Deputy Minister Obed Bapela says the safety of the men and boys is not the sole responsibility of govt.
The deputy minister’s car was hit by a truck on the N12 near Fochville on Friday.
The minister says it's not true that govt is entrenching the tribal boundaries created under apartheid.
Govt says the proposal is aimed at streamlining standard medical practice with cultural norms.
Obed Bapela says a new age restriction on circumcisions is justified by the Children's Act.