Former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has denied in court that she used terms related to a sangoma as coded language to request money. According to SABC Politics, she has been testifying in isiXhosa while a court interpreter translates her evidence into English. The denial forms part of her ongoing testimony in the proceedings against her.

Former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has denied receiving a R300,000 bribe that was allegedly concealed inside a wig, according to TimesLIVE. The denial relates to corruption allegations against the former speaker, who has faced scrutiny over payments she allegedly received during her time in office. Mapisa-Nqakula maintains she did not receive the money disguised as a wig, disputing the claims made against her as the case continues to draw public attention in South Africa.

In a South African corruption trial, prosecutors questioned Mapisa-Nqakula about what made a wig special, according to The Citizen. The state alleges Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu delivered the wig to the Defence VIP Lounge at OR Tambo International Airport as Mapisa-Nqakula was about to board her plane. The report presents the exchange as part of the prosecution’s case; the blurb gives no verdict, defence response, or further context.

The Pretoria high court has dismissed an application by former South African defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to have corruption and money laundering charges against her dropped. According to the Sowetan, the court rejected her bid to have the case thrown out, meaning the prosecution will proceed. Mapisa-Nqakula, who previously served in senior government positions, faces the charges in a matter that has drawn significant public attention in South Africa.

According to SABC News, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula detailed a phone conversation with Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu in connection with a case in which she is facing corruption and money laundering charges. The provided information does not disclose when the call occurred, what was said, or how the conversation relates to the allegations. The charges remain allegations unless tested and proven in court.

The corruption trial of former South African Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has resumed, according to SABC News, which is providing live coverage of the proceedings. Mapisa-Nqakula, who previously served as Speaker of the National Assembly, faces corruption-related charges. Details of the latest court session, including testimony or rulings, were not specified in the report. The case remains one of the most high-profile corruption trials involving a former senior government official in South Africa.