Former Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula faced corruption allegations in court, where a witness testified that she solicited a multi-million rand bribe and hundreds of thousands of rands in cash payments connected to a defense contract. The proceedings detailed claims that a substantial defense tender was offered as compensation during her tenure.
According to court testimony reported by the Daily Maverick and EWN, a witness alleged that Mapisa-Nqakula requested a bribe and subsequently received hundreds of thousands of rands following the awarding of a R79 million defense contract. News24 reported that the court heard evidence confirming cash requests made to officials were treated as genuine as part of the ongoing corruption case against the former speaker.
Court Testimony Details Alleged Defence Tender Bribes
The legal proceedings outline specific financial transactions tied to defense procurement processes. Prosecutors presented claims that a multi-million rand defense tender served as compensation for official actions, according to courtroom reporting by EWN. Witnesses detailed how cash payments were allegedly channeled to Mapisa-Nqakula.
Political Reactions and Parliamentary Response
According to IOL, United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader Bantu Holomisa expressed public shock over the defense committee’s response to the corruption allegations leveled against the former speaker.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the core allegations against Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula? According to court testimony reported by eNCA and the Daily Maverick, she is accused of soliciting a bribe and receiving hundreds of thousands of rands in cash following a R79 million defense deal.
- Who testified regarding the corruption claims? Witnesses in the judicial proceedings outlined the financial transactions and alleged tender compensation in court records covered by EWN and News24.
- How have political figures responded? IOL reported that UDM leader Bantu Holomisa voiced public shock over the defense committee’s response to the corruption allegations.