Premier David Makhura fired her in February 2016 amid allegations that she had improperly interfered in the award of a government contract.
[4][5] Bopape denied any wrongdoing[4] and Makhura's spokesman said that the cabinet reshuffle was unrelated to the allegations, which would be referred to Gauteng's Integrity Commissioner for investigation.
[5] Just over three months later, on 2 February 2016, Makhura dropped Bopape from the Executive Council,[6] although she remained an ordinary Member of the Provincial Legislature.
[7] On 24 October 2016, the provincial party announced that Bopape had been suspended as an ANC member, pending the conclusion of an internal disciplinary process.
[7][8] She was charged with defying instructions from Mekgwe and from the ANC's provincial Chief Whip, Brian Hlongwa, as well as with bringing the party into disrepute.