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Mapisa-Nqakula: The Drama Unfolds

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Find out why political parties are calling for the arrest of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and the latest on the court rulings in this riveting saga!

The South African political scene is buzzing with the latest developments surrounding Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. The DA has demanded a motion of no confidence in her, while she is ready to hand herself over to the police amidst court dismissals of bids to prevent her arrest. The Pretoria High Court's ruling has left Mapisa-Nqakula facing scrutiny over corruption allegations, with parties calling for her immediate arrest. UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has even called for her to resign and face the consequences.

Hours before the Gauteng High Court cleared the way for her possible arrest, Mapisa-Nqakula's lawyer argued against the necessity of her arrest. The legal battle intensified as the Speaker of the National Assembly faced mounting pressure from political parties. Despite the dismissal of her urgent interdict, Mapisa-Nqakula remains adamant and the public eagerly awaits her next move.

In a dramatic turn of events, Mapisa-Nqakula's urgent bids have failed, leading to increased calls for her arrest. Political tension escalates as the Speaker of Parliament fights to clear her name amidst corruption allegations. The High Court's decision has sparked a wave of controversy and debate across the country, further intensifying the spotlight on Mapisa-Nqakula's legal woes.

As the dust settles, it's clear that Mapisa-Nqakula's legal battles are far from over. The unfolding saga has captured the attention of the nation, highlighting the complexities of political leadership and accountability. With calls for resignation and looming arrests, the future of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula hangs in the balance, making her a central figure in the current political landscape.

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DA demands no confidence motion in Mapisa-Nqakula to be ... (Democratic Alliance)

Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Siviwe Gwarube MP. The DA has written to the Deputy Speaker, Lechesa Tsenoli, to demand the immediate ...

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Mapisa-Nqakula ready to hand herself to police (Business Day)

The Pretoria high court dismissed the speaker's 'speculative' and 'unreasonable' bid to interdict her arrest on Tuesday.

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No need for Mapisa-Nqakula to be arrested, her lawyer argues - but ... (News24)

Hours before the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria cleared the way for the State to arrest Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, her lawyer told the prosecutions boss that ...

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Pretoria high court dismisses Mapisa-Nqakula's urgent bid to ... (Daily Maverick)

Speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has lost her court bid to interdict any possible arrest on corruption charges.

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Mapisa-Nqakula loses bid to stop arrest (Moneyweb.co.za)

South African Speaker of Parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula lost a court bid to prevent the authorities from detaining her over allegations of corruption, ...

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Parties call for Mapisa-Nqakula's arrest as her urgent court bid fails (TimesLIVE)

National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. File photo. Image: Gallo Images/Brenton Geach. Political parties are calling for the ...

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Mapisa-Nqakula must fall on her sword, say parties (Independent Online)

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa has called for Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to hand herself over to the police.

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Will Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula hand herself to the police? - POWER ... (POWER 98.7)

It follows the High Court in Pretoria's dismissal of her urgent interdict to prevent her arrest. Mapisa-nqakula is accused of receiving bribes from a contractor ...

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Mapisa-Nqakula 'no more equal than other animals' (The Mercury.co.za)

National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, suffered a legal blow after the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, dismissed her urgent application to interdict ...

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NPA rejects Mapisa-Nqakula's claim that her corruption case is ... (Health24)

The Investigating Directorate says National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appears to only want to be charged with corruption after the 29 May ...

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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resigns under a cloud (Financial Mail)

National Assembly speaker may face up to 12 counts of corruption and bribery stemming from her time as minister of defence.

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South African Speaker of Parliament Mapisa-Nqakula Resigns ... (BNN)

Mapisa-Nqakula resigned with immediate effect in a letter submitted to acting Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli, according to a statement. “I have made this conscious ...

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DA welcomes resignation of Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula as the ... (Democratic Alliance)

Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Siviwe Gwarube MP. The DA welcomes the resignation of Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula from her position as the ...

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ActionSA Welcomes Long Overdue Resignation of National ... (ActionSA)

ActionSA welcomes the long overdue Resignation of National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, after she lost her court bid to interdict any possible ...

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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: South Africa parliament speaker resigns ... (BBC News)

The speaker has been accused of soliciting bribes during her time as defence minister, which she denies.

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Corruption-accused Speaker, Mapisa-Nqakula resigns (IOL)

Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said her resignation was not an admission of guilt.

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Mapisa-Nqakula resigns as National Assembly speaker — and as MP (Daily Maverick)

The ANC's Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resigned as National Assembly speaker and MP late afternoon on Wednesday.

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'I maintain my innocence' - Mapisa-Nqakula resigns as National ... (News24)

She was accused of receiving bribes from a contractor during her time as defence minister. Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has officially resigned as National Assembly ...

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Mapisa-Nqakula resigns as National Assembly speaker, MP (SowetanLIVE)

National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, who recently took a special leave to deal with allegations of corruption, has resigned.

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South Africa: embattled speaker of parliament Nosiviwe Mapisa ... (Africanews English)

South Africa's parliament speaker resigned on Wednesday and relinquished her seat in the legislature over allegations of corruption, a day after she lost a ...

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'I don't pose a risk', Mapisa-Nqakula insists on R50K bail in first court ... (Daily Maverick)

Former speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates Court to face 12 counts of corruption and one charge of ...

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Mapisa-Nqakula in 'good spirits' after voluntarily handing herself ... (TimesLIVE)

While former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula cut a lone figure in the dock in the Pretoria magistrate's court on Thursday, the court heard ...

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