
Former South African National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula failed to appear in court due to ill health, according to SABC News. The development came a day after her travel allowances came under scrutiny in court proceedings on Wednesday. Mapisa-Nqakula faces corruption-related charges linked to her tenure as defence minister. The court was informed of her absence, and proceedings were affected as a result. Further details on her condition or a new court date were not provided in the report.
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