Former South African defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has explained the cash payments made towards extensive renovations at her house in Bruma, Johannesburg. According to TimesLIVE, Mapisa-Nqakula told those present that she is 'not an EFT person,' accounting for why the renovation costs were settled in cash rather than through electronic transfers. The remarks relate to questions surrounding payments for the building work at her property.

Former South African defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has stated that foreign travel allowances were paid to her in cash, citing documented travel expenses in her defence. According to TimesLIVE, she denies accepting bribes, as she faces allegations linked to corruption during her tenure. The payments relate to official travel claims, which she maintains were legitimate and properly recorded.

Former South African National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has denied receiving money from a South African National Defence Force service provider, according to court testimony reported by The Citizen. The court heard that Mapisa-Nqakula paid about R1.7 million in cash for renovations at her house, a detail raised during proceedings related to the matter. Mapisa-Nqakula maintains she received no money from the contractor, with the disputed payments forming part of the case currently before the court.

Travel allowances became a central focus on Wednesday in the corruption trial of former South African defence and military veterans minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, according to the Sowetan. The publication outlined five key things to know about the allowances she received while serving as minister. The trial concerns corruption allegations against the former minister, with the issue of the travel benefits she received during her time in office taking centre stage in the day's proceedings.

Former South African National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula told a court she never expected to face legal proceedings over home renovations, according to SABC News. Her interior designer testified last month that she was paid between R1.7 million and R1.8 million for the work. The testimony forms part of ongoing court proceedings involving the former speaker, who faces scrutiny over payments linked to renovations at her property.

Former minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has told a court that her retired general husband could not be promoted due to security concerns, according to TimesLIVE. She also denied allegations that she received a R2 million bribe. The testimony forms part of her ongoing court appearance addressing claims linked to her time in government.