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.

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.

Former President Jacob Zuma's recent visit to India has sparked renewed outrage due to its connection to a long-standing corruption scandal involving the Gupta family. A South African minister criticized Zuma's actions, suggesting that the meeting with a Gupta brother is a blatant disregard for the country's integrity, likening it to showing a 'middle finger' to South Africa, according to Upland Media.

Mkhwanazi has addressed allegations concerning his involvement in systemic criminality and corruption within the EMPD, including issues related to fake police clearances, fraudulent badges, and a R14 million stolen gems heist, during the Madlanga commission hearings.

Executives at the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (Nemisa) have resigned following a forensic investigation that uncovered prima facie evidence of financial misconduct related to a R50 million digital training programme. The Communications Minister has initiated a crackdown in response to the findings of the probe, which has raised concerns about the management of funds within the organization.

Sandile Zungu has accused the Danny Jordaan faction of using underhanded tactics ahead of a Safa congress showdown, alleging that some regions backing him were barred from participating. Speaking at a media briefing where he promised a 'new dawn', Zungu claimed the moves amounted to dirty tricks, according to Sowetan. The dispute centres on the leadership contest within South African football's governing body.