Israel denying Blade a visa is 'a slap in the face for SA': Cope

24 April 2015 - 11:11
By RDM News Wire

The Congress of the People (Cope) has added its voice to the condemnation of Israel’s blocking Minister of Higher Education Blade Nzimande’s visit to Palestine. Nzimande – a vociferous critic of Israel and a supporter of Palestinian autonomy – was due to travel to Ramallah on Saturday to promote academic collaboration on research.

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