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.

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.

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 South African minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has denied bribery allegations linked to businessperson Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu, telling the court that their interactions concerned spiritual practices rather than illicit payments. According to TimesLIVE, she explained that references to impepho, a traditional herb used by sangomas, were literal and related to her traditional healing ties. The testimony forms part of ongoing proceedings in which she faces corruption-related charges stemming from her time in government.

Mnikelwa Nxele, the suspended Commissioner of KZN Correctional Services, is set to appear in court facing charges of fraud and money laundering. The legal proceedings will address the allegations against him, which have raised significant concerns within the department.

Julius Mkhwanazi is scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission following allegations of corruption linked to his role at the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department. The commission is investigating these claims as part of its broader inquiry into corruption within the department.