Pan-African Parliament drama: Majodina accepts apology after Senegal rep 'cries and apologises'
Source: News 24
ANC chief whip Pemmy Majodina has confirmed that she accepted an apology from a fellow member of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Djibril War, the Senegal representative.
War is alleged to have assaulted her during Monday's clashes in the parliamentary session.
Chaos erupted during one of the sessions, which led to a few altercations among the diplomats. The point of contention was a debate over the rotation of the continental grouping's presidency.
However, Majodina said the matter would be escalated to a "continental level" - despite War "crying and apologising" for his actions.
Majodina said she wanted to send a clear message that South Africa did not tolerate gender-based violence (GBV).
Majodina said she hadn't opened a case against War.
Click here to read the full article published by News 24 on 1 June 2021.
ANC chief whip Pemmy Majodina has confirmed that she accepted an apology from a fellow member of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Djibril War, the Senegal representative.
War is alleged to have assaulted her during Monday's clashes in the parliamentary session.
Chaos erupted during one of the sessions, which led to a few altercations among the diplomats. The point of contention was a debate over the rotation of the continental grouping's presidency.
However, Majodina said the matter would be escalated to a "continental level" - despite War "crying and apologising" for his actions.
Majodina said she wanted to send a clear message that South Africa did not tolerate gender-based violence (GBV).
Majodina said she hadn't opened a case against War.
Click here to read the full article published by News 24 on 1 June 2021.