Mapisa-Nqakula paid cash as she's 'not an EFT person’:
Before falling ill in court, former defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula testified she struggled with ...
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Mapisa-Nqakula explains renovation cash paymentsThe former minister explained the payments in court; illness interrupted her testimony on 9 September.
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- Mapisa-Nqakula said she used cash because EFTs were difficult for her and some workers lacked bank accounts.
- The interior designer estimated the renovations at R1.6-million to R1.8-million; Mapisa-Nqakula disputed that figure.
- Her testimony was interrupted after she became ill during a court break on 9 September; her doctor will assess her return.
- She pleaded not guilty to 12 corruption and one money-laundering count; the State alleges she received about R4.55-million.
I am not an EFT person. Ever since they did away with cheques, I struggled.— Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula's testimony in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, explaining why she paid cash to renovation workers instead of using electronic transfers.
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Mapisa-Nqakula says she’d be punished for using spiritual gifts to cloak corruption
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- The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria authorised the warrant after she failed to attend Friday’s hearing.
- The order is to remain on hold until her next scheduled court appearance on November 11.
- The trial was moved to November 11–20, while another session is scheduled for November 30–December 4.
- She is accused of soliciting R4.5m in bribes; Mapisa-Nqakula denies every charge.
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- The court heard that Ndhlovu asked the SANDF in 2017 to suspend deductions affecting seven senior military healthcare officers.
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- She allegedly solicited R4.5 million in bribes; Mapisa-Nqakula denies demanding a R2 million payment.
- Mapisa-Nqakula denied involvement in Ndhlovu’s promotion or requesting any payment.
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State witness says she received about R1.8 million for renovations to Mapisa-Nqakula’s Bruma home
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A R2m promotion that never came: General testifies how his career unravelled: The State alleges Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula demanded R2m to secure Noel Ndhlovu’s ...
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WATCH | Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula breaks down in court: Former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula broke down in the Pretoria high court on Monday ...
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Key FactsFormer Speaker Faces Corruption Trial in Pretoria
Aug 18, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula became visibly emotional during her appearance at the Pretoria High Court.
- She faces twelve corruption charges and one count of money laundering linked to a R104 million defence contract.
- Her lawyer received a 26-file docket last week and requested a postponement of the case until November 21.
- The defense will subpoena bank statements and plans to engage with the National Director of Public Prosecutions.
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New twist in graft case against Mapisa-Nqakula: Star witness testimony uncertain after NPA decides to press charges against her
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State says it acted in interest of justice by agreeing to hand over documents to Mapisa-Nqakula's legal team
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Key FactsShocking Affidavit Reveals Mapisa-Nqakula's Corruption
Jan 20, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news24.com
- Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu's affidavit accuses former Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula of routine corruption.
- The affidavit details an extortion scheme where Mapisa-Nqakula allegedly demanded over R2 million in bribes.
- It documents the minister's threatening behavior towards Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu, pressuring her to comply with her demands.
- The claims are supported by numerous WhatsApp messages exchanged between the two women, enhancing Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu's credibility.
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula asked for R4.5m and a wig, court hears: The case of former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been transferred to the ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-07-09-nosiviwe-mapisa-nqakula-asked-for-r45m-and-a-wig-court-hears/
Key FactsEx-Defense Minister Faces Major Corruption Trial
Jul 9, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is indicted on 12 corruption counts and one money laundering charge related to defense contracts.
- She allegedly requested about R4.55 million and a wig from a defense contractor between 2016 and 2019.
- Part of the illicit payments, totaling R1.67 million, was reportedly used to fund renovations at her home.
- The case has been moved to Pretoria High Court with Mapisa-Nqakula released on bail and subject to strict conditions.
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