insert_link South Africa ActionSA Slams Mapisa-Nqakula’s Bid for Defense Dept. Funding Amid Corruption Charges ActionSA says it strongly objects to former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's attempts to have the Department of Defence and Military Veterans bear the costs of her upcoming corruption trial. She faces 12 charges of corruption and money laundering related to tenders at the Defence Department. ActionSA’s, Mohammed Rafeek Shah, says Mapisa-Nqakula’s claim that since the alleged crime was committed during her tenure as the minister of Defence, in some […] todayApril 23, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa Expansion of Corruption Case Against Former SA Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula Announced by National Prosecuting Authority The South African National Prosecuting Authority has revealed its intention to include another accused in the corruption case against former . Following her resignation, Mapisa-Nqakula appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court and was granted bail of 50-thousand-rand. She faces allegations of soliciting over two-million-rand in bribes during her tenure as Minister of Defence and Military Veterans. The court postponed the matter until June 4th. State prosecutor Bheki Manyathi stated that […] todayApril 5, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa DA Calls for Urgent Debate and Vote on Motion of No Confidence Against SA’s National Assembly Speaker The Democratic Alliance in South Africa has demanded an immediate debate and vote on a motion of no confidence against the country's National Assembly Speaker, Mapisa-Nqakula. The party argues that Parliament must hold the speaker accountable, citing serious allegations against her, including charges of corruption and money laundering. Siviwe Gwarube of the DA emphasizes that the integrity and credibility of the National Assembly are on the line. todayApril 3, 2024 29
