/ 20 November 2009

Cope’s Mda apologises for racist remarks

Congress of the People (Cope) youth leader Anele Mda has apologised to deputy general secretary Deidre Carter for calling her a ”stupid, token white bitch”, the Dispatch Online reported on Friday.

”I … wish to extend an unconditional apology to Ms Carter for any prejudice my utterances might have caused,” Mda said.

She pleaded guilty to making racist, sexist and politically intolerant remarks towards Carter at a disciplinary hearing.

The chairperson of Cope’s national disciplinary committee, John Corkier, said Midi’s suspension from two months ago after her remarks had now been lifted.

Last year, Mda had to apologise for saying that rape would be legalised if President Jacob Zuma ruled the country. — Sapa