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Mapisa-Nqakula Scandal: The Speaker Caught in a Storm of Corruption Allegations

Corruption - Legal Battles - Motion of No Confidence - South African Politics - Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula

National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is facing a whirlwind of corruption allegations and legal battles. Find out the latest updates on the unfolding scandal!

National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakakula is currently embroiled in a scandal involving allegations of corruption and bribery. The Investigating Directorate has decided to prosecute her, leading to a series of legal maneuvers and court battles. Despite being on 'special leave', Mapisa-Nqakakula has faced scrutiny and the seizure of items like a wig allegedly received as a bribe. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has been at the forefront of attempts to investigate and potentially arrest the Speaker.

In a surprising turn of events, the NPA planned Mapisa-Nqakakula's arrest even before conducting a raid that resulted in the seizure of incriminating evidence. The scandal has shed light on alleged bribery allegations amounting to millions of rands. The High Court has been actively involved, ruling on urgent applications and postponing court sessions related to the case. Despite the challenges, the NPA has given assurances regarding Mapisa-Nqakakula's temporary reprieve from arrest, pending further legal proceedings.

Notably, Mapisa-Nqakakula's case showcases the extent of corruption within the Department of Defence and the SA National Defence Force. The Speaker's alleged involvement in receiving cash bribes adds to the ongoing controversies within the government sector. As the legal battle continues, the public remains gripped by the unfolding scandal and the implications for the country's political landscape.

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Mapisa-Nqakula graft prosecution — ID 'surprised' by speaker's ... (Daily Maverick)

The Investigating Directorate decided to prosecute Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, on 'special leave' as speaker of the National Assembly, but her interdict and ...

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Mapisa-Nqakula given every 'courtesy' and has no case against ... (TimesLIVE)

National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been afforded every courtesy, which many would be “grateful for”, in attempts to “arrest her” and ...

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NPA says it seized wig Mapisa-Nqakula allegedly received as ... (SowetanLIVE)

A wig allegedly received as a bribe by speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is among items seized from her home during a raid by law enforcement on Thursday.

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LIVE | Judge to rule on Mapisa-Nqakula bid to block corruption ... (News24)

The NPA has undertaken to hold off on arresting Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula until the court rules on her second urgent bid to ...

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NPA planned Mapisa-Nqakula arrest before raid: Advisor - SABC ... (SABC News)

The special advisor to Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, says the NPA sought to arrest her…

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Mapisa-Nqakula bribery allegations further evidence of SANDF ... (defenceWeb)

Freedom Front Plus (FF+) leader Pieter Groenewald “hopes” the latest brouhaha in the Department of Defence (DoD)/SA National Defence Force (SANDF) axis will ...

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How embattled Mapisa-Nqakula received alleged R4m bribes (Johannesburg Sunday World)

The embattled speaker of parliament,Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, allegedly received bribes in cash amounting to R2.5 million and other.

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High Court to hear Mapisa-Nqakula urgent application - SABC News ... (SABC News)

Last week, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) conducted a raid at her Johannesburg home in search of evidence related to alleged corruption. Mapisa- ...

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Judge postpones National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa ... (Independent Online)

National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's case was on Monday postponed to 3pm in the High Court in Pretoria, so she can “go through the court ...

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We won't obey your timetable, NPA tells Mapisa-Nqakula in graft ... (Mail and Guardian)

The state said the speaker was not above the law and that the court could not block her arrest on alleged R4.5 million corruption.

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Temporary lifeline for parliamentary Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa ... (Cape Argus)

The NPA, gave the assurance that she will not be arrested pending the outcome of the judgment. The arguments lasted until early evening.

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Mapisa-Nqakula a free woman until April 2 (Business Day)

National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, who is facing possible arrest for various counts of corruption and bribery, is a free woman — at least ...

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Mapisa-Nqakula gets week-long reprieve from arrest as her lawyer ... (News24)

National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula may not win her urgent bid to block the State from arresting her, but she has ensured it will not charge ...

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Adriaan Basson | Mapisa-Nqakula, the Watsons and the business of ... (News24)

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's proximity to Bosasa and the Watsons, and freebie hunting trips to the Eastern Cape, raised red flags for Adriaan Basson in 2019.

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Mapisa-Nqakula remains strong despite court case (IOL)

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's special adviser Mike Ramagoma said the speaker remains strong despite the drama surrounding the court case.

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Waiting for Mapisa-Nqakula's arrest — times of turbulence ahead (Daily Maverick)

The apparent imminent arrest of the National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, comes at the worst possible electoral time for the ANC.

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Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula 'can be arrested' - Bloemfontein Courant (Bloemfontein Courant)

Facing 12 counts of corruption involving more than R4 million and one count of money-laundering, embattled National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula ...

DA welcomes Motion of No Confidence in Mapisa-Nqakula (Democratic Alliance)

Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Siviwe Gwarube MP. The DA has received confirmation from the Acting Speaker, Deputy Speaker, ...

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Motion Of No Confidence In Mapisa-Nqakula Accepted - iAfrica (iAfrica.com)

Acting National Assembly Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli has granted the DA's request to bring a no-confidence motion against Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

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Acting speaker Lechesa Tsenoli provisionally grants request to ... (TimesLIVE)

DA chief whip Siviwe Gwarube called for Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's removal after a search and seizure raid at her home in Bruma, Johannesburg, last week.

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South Africa: Will Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula be charged over bribery ... (The Africa Report)

National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is alleged to have solicited 12 cash bribes from a contractor totalling R4.55m ($240426).

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Mapisa-Nqakula faces motion of no confidence (Independent Online)

Acting Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli has approved the motion of no confidence against Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

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No confidence motion in Mapisa-Nqakula set to go ahead (News24)

Acting National Assembly Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli has acceded to the DA's request for a no-confidence motion in underfire Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

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ANC 'still discussing' no-confidence motion in Mapisa-Nqakula ... (Mail and Guardian)

While the ANC at Luthuli House has opted to keep mum as to whether it will support or oppose a motion of no confidence against National Assembly speaker ...

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Motion of no confidence in Mapisa-Nqakula to be debated (Independent Online)

Acting Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli gave the green light for the consideration of the DA's motion against Mapisa-Nqakula.

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