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Controversial Resignation: Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula Steps Down Amid Bribery Allegations

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South Africa was rocked by the news of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's resignation as the parliament speaker, following a cloud of corruption allegations. The embattled official faced up to 12 counts of corruption and bribery dating back to her tenure as the Minister of Defence. Mapisa-Nqakula has denied the accusations but decided to step down from her position to address the legal challenges. Her resignation took effect immediately, leading to intense speculation about the future of the ANC member.

As the DA welcomed Mapisa-Nqakula's resignation, questions arose about her potential arrest. The High Court in Pretoria dismissed her urgent interdict, heightening the anticipation of her potential handover to the police. Reports emerged that she arrived at the Lyttelton police station in two luxury vehicles early in the morning, signaling a significant development in the legal proceedings against her.

In a dramatic turn of events, Mapisa-Nqakula also resigned as a Member of Parliament, underscoring the gravity of the allegations against her. Her decision to relinquish both positions stirred further controversy and speculation within South Africa's political landscape. Amid the unfolding saga, the resignation of the prominent official marks a pivotal moment in the country's fight against corruption, showcasing the accountability demanded of public figures in positions of power.

Interesting Fact: Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's resignation came amidst a series of corruption scandals plaguing South Africa's political scene. The swift action taken against her highlights the increasing scrutiny placed on public officials and signals a shift towards greater transparency and accountability within the government.

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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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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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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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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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'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 — 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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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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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula hands herself over to SAPS at Lyttelton ... (Independent Online)

At around 7am, two sport utility vehicles — an Audi Q7 and a black BMW X5 —arrived at the Lyttelton police station, reportedly transporting Mapisa-Nqakula.

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South African Parliament speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resigns ... (The East African)

The resignation, which is effective immediately, also sees her stepping down as a member of the parliament.

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Mapisa-Nqakula resignation: We cannot afford to defend her in an ... (News24)

ANC leaders close to corruption-accused National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula encouraged her to resign to save the party the embarrassment of ...

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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to appear in court shortly (Financial Mail)

The former speaker handed herself over to the Lyttelton police station on Thursday morning.

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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula hands herself over to authorities (Moneyweb.co.za)

On Tuesday, Mapisa-Nqakula lost a court bid to block her arrest and compel the NPA to share with her evidence related to the case.

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Mapisa-Nqakula to apply for bail, after State refuses to summons her ... (News24)

Nearly a month after the Investigating Directorate (ID) first told Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula she needed to appear in court to face corruption charges, ...

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WATCH | Former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa ... (TimesLIVE)

It's reported the former speaker arrived earlier at Lyttelton police station in Centurion to hand herself over to law enforcement officials. TimesLIVE. READ ...

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Court grants Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula bail of R50,000 (Financial Mail)

The former National Assembly speaker faces 12 charges of corruption and one of money laundering.

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Ex-Leader of South Africa Legislature Is Arrested on Corruption ... (The New York Times)

The legal problems of Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula expose the governing African National Congress to one of its biggest weaknesses — corruption allegations ...

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UPDATE: Mapisa-Nqakula appears in court (eNCA)

PRETORIA - Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is appearing at the Pretoria magistrate's court. She was processed at Lyttelton Police ...

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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula granted bail with conditions (eNCA)

She had appeared on Thursday at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court facing twelve charges of of corruption for allegedly receiving gratifications worth over R4.5- ...

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WATCH: Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula appears in court (Financial Mail)

NPA spokesperson Henry Mamothame confirmed that Mapisa-Nqakula would make her first court appearance at the Pretoria court. She is accused of taking bribes from ...

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

The speaker denies soliciting bribes in return for contracts during her time as defence minister.

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South African Parliament speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula resigns ... (The East African)

The resignation, which is effective immediately, also sees her stepping down as a member of the parliament.

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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula released on R50,000 bail, insists State's ... (Independent Online)

The prosecution team, led by advocate Bheki Manyathi stated that considering Mapisa-Nqakula's seniority, in terms of age, the State does not consider her a ...

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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula should be 'applauded' for resigning, says ... (Daily Maverick)

Mapisa-Nqakula was granted R50,000 bail on Thursday after being charged with corruption and money laundering.

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From Madam Speaker to accused number one, but Mapisa-Nqakula ... (News24)

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said her position as the Speaker was the third most important in South Africa's democracy - but, hours after resigning from that ...

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