OBED BAPELA
Yes my name is Obed Bapela.  I am here today with my wife, Constance known as Connie and married with three children.  Both of us have been just in detentions for many, many years until 1989 when we finally settled and have been together as a family.  I was born in Alexandra and have been an activist in Alexandra since 1976 to date and I have grown to be a leader in the community and also in the province of Gauteng.  Presently I am a member of the Provincial Legislature of Gauteng, serving in the committee of safety and security, as the chairperson of the standing committee and also a member of the African National Congress, one of the top officials in the Gauteng province, being the deputy secretary of the ANC.  Thanks.