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.

The corruption trial of former South African defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula was adjourned after she fell ill while testifying. According to Sowetan, minutes before wrapping up her testimony, the accused appeared unwell and was taken to her car to receive medical attention. Proceedings were halted as a result of the incident, with the former minister receiving care before the court adjourned.

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula failed to appear in court due to reported illness, leading to the postponement of her case, according to The Citizen. The court authorised a warrant of arrest against her but held it over until her next scheduled appearance, meaning it will only be executed if she fails to attend that hearing.

The corruption trial of former defence and military veterans minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula was adjourned early on Wednesday after she fell ill while testifying at the Gauteng high court in Pretoria. According to Sowetan, the former minister became unwell on the witness stand, prompting proceedings to be halted, with a remark attributed to those present that 'she's just tired.' The trial, which centres on corruption allegations against Mapisa-Nqakula, was suspended to allow her to recover, with proceedings expected to resume once her health permits.

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has denied that the word "wig" was used as a code name for a bribe, according to SABC News. She is currently testifying through an interpreter in the High Court in Pretoria. The testimony forms part of ongoing court proceedings in South Africa in which the former National Assembly speaker is responding to allegations against her. Her denial addresses claims about coded language allegedly linked to bribery, which she rejected while giving evidence before the court.

Chaos broke out after the trial of Matlala was postponed, according to TimesLIVE, which reported that 'pandemonium' erupted following the adjournment. Defence lawyers criticised what they described as a 'blatant refusal' to consult the accused before the decision to postpone was made. The adjournment and the reaction it triggered were captured on video published by the outlet.