WATCH | Bloem explains COPE exit
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JOHANNESBURG - Dennis Bloem, one of COPE's long-time members, quit the party on Friday.
He held a media briefing on Saturday to explain why he made the decision to leave.
WATCH | Bloem explains COPE exit
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Cope has not been stable for most of its existence, with factional battles leading to significant loss of electoral support, suspensions and even expulsions.
Watch the full media briefing in the video below as Bloem opens up on his reasons for leaving the Congress of the People.